National Police Week 2025

Each year, National Police Week encourages communities across Canada to recognize the vital role of police officers in keeping us safe. This year’s theme, “Committed to serve together,” emphasizes the shared mission of all first responders to ensure the safety and well-being of our communities.

At the Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families, we want to extend our gratitude to members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and Military Police, both serving and Veteran, as well as their Families who have stood beside them throughout their careers. Your commitment to service is deeply appreciated.

We honour this service by listening to your lived experiences and sharing your stories, helping the community to understand the sacrifices involved in the work of a police officer.

Stories from police Veterans and their Families

We serve: A video series created in recognition of the RCMP’s 150^th anniversary to honour and recognize the many roles retired RCMP members and their Families play.

Digital stories: Stories heal. Hearing the experiences of others can provide a spark of hope for those on their own journey. In this series of digital stories, Daphne, Jim W., Ross and Tanis share their personal experiences as retired RCMP members and Family members.

Resources for police Veterans and their Families

Moral injury: Learn more about moral injury, what can cause it, how it may impact people who work in public safety including retired RCMP members and their Families, and find tools and strategies for coping with moral injury.

Peer support: Learn about peer support, find peer support services in your area and explore resources on how peer support can play a role in recovery and healing.

Posttraumatic stress disorder: Explore potential causes of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including incidents during service in uniform, and learn about symptoms and available treatments.

Suicide prevention: Research suggests that suicide disproportionately affects retired RCMP members and Canadian Armed Forces Veterans. Explore informational resources for both Veterans and Veteran Family members, including two toolkits for suicide prevention and a conversation guide, quick facts and statistics about suicide and a short list of additional resources.

Traumatic brain injury: During their service, RCMP members may be exposed to events that can lead to traumatic brain injury (TBI), including blows to the head during an arrest, assault or falls. Explore information about TBI for Veterans and Families, including potential causes, quick facts about brain injuries and resources.