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National Security

The National Security Program (NSP) centrally co-ordinates and, when necessary, directs all national security investigations and intelligence at the national and international levels. At the division level, the NSP serves as the policy centre for the Integrated National Security Enforcement Teams (INSETs) and the National Security Investigation Sections (NSIS). It also provides operational oversight for Source Development Units (SDUs).

Threats to our national security are continually changing, presenting an “intelligence challenge” to governments and law enforcement around the world. Potential terrorists may not have yet engaged in criminal activity and are therefore difficult to recognize and impede. Terrorist organizations – foreign, domestic or “home-grown” – are increasingly sophisticated, with members linked through technology and loosely linked groups or cells, allowing them to operate in an environment where borders are virtual and detection is difficult. This global operations base for terrorist groups emphasizes the importance of an integrated policing approach where intelligence is shared among countries around the world.

Plans and Priorities

The RCMP is committed to working in partnership with both domestic and foreign agencies to enhance prevention measures against the threat of terrorism in North America and elsewhere.

The RCMP terrorism strategy focuses on “Reducing the threat of criminal terrorist activity in Canada and abroad.”

Using an intelligence-led, integrated approach, we focus our activities on achieving this goal. Our participation in Canada-US and interdepartmental national security committees and working groups aimed at enhancing transport security, border integrity, intelligence and information sharing and Chemical Biological Radioactive and Nuclear (CBRN) preventive measures are examples of this approach.

The RCMP will:

• ensure border integrity and work with partners to create “smart borders” that will prevent the entry of those who create a terrorist threat
• detect, prevent/disrupt and investigate terrorist activity
• expand collection and sharing of information and criminal intelligence
• deliver timely and relevant criminal intelligence
• build new and strengthen existing partnerships
• contribute valued public policy advice
• allocate resources strategically
• ensure sound and rigorous stewardship of RCMP resources
• enhance centrally coordinated National Security Program management
• communicate effectively
• recruit, develop, and retain the right people
• optimize enabling science and technology

Community Outreach

In keeping with the Government of Canada's goal of Safe Homes and Safe Communities, Canada 's Action Plan Against Racism and the RCMP National Priorities of Terrorism and Youth, the RCMP National Security Program has established a Community Outreach Program.

The RCMP’s National Security Program is implementing a comprehensive community outreach program to engage all communities including the diverse ethnic, cultural and religious communities across Canada in the protection of Canada ’s national security. This will be accomplished in part by increasing the understanding of mutual goals and concerns and ensuring appropriate and informed communications should a crisis arise.

A prototype National Security Community Advisory Committee has been set up initially in the National Capital Region ( Ottawa ) to assist both the National Headquarters Policy Centre for National Security and the “A” Division Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (A INSET).

To get involved:

Contact:
Inspector Wayne Hanniman
(613) 993-8963
wayne.hanniman@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

The Anti-Terrorism Act

Opening Remarks by RCMP Commissioner GiulianoZaccardelli to the Commons Standing Committee On Justice and Human Rights, and to the Special Senate Committee on Bill C-36 — The Proposed Anti-Terrorism Act. (2001)

http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/news/c-36_e.htm

Safety and Security for Canadians (http://canada.gc.ca/SSC/SSC_e.html)

The Government of Canada, through its many departments and agencies, is actively involved in improving safety and security for Canadians. We invite you to consult the agencies below for regular updates.

Did you know... The Integrated Threat Assessment Centre (ITAC) produces threat assessments for the Government of Canada. For more information please visit the ITAC website.

Partners in National Security

Government of Canada
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada
Canadian Security and Intelligence Service
Canadian Security Establishment
Department of Defence
SafeCanada.ca