National Police Week 2026

Each year, National Police Week brings communities across Canada together to acknowledge the important role police officers play in keeping us safe. This year’s theme, “Committed to serve together,” highlights the collective dedication of first responders working side-by-side to support the safety and well-being of our communities.

At Atlas, we extend our sincere appreciation to members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Military Police — — and the Families who have supported them. Your shared dedication to the service of others has not gone unnoticed.

We recognize this commitment by listening to your lived experiences and providing a space for your voices to be heard, helping communities to better understand the realities and sacrifices that come with a career in policing.

Stories from police Veterans and their Families

We serve: A video series created 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.

Public safety personnel (PSP) and post-traumatic stress injuries: Resources aimed to increase awareness about posttraumatic stress injuries (PTSI), reduce stigma and support the well-being and help-seeking behaviours of PSP and their Families.

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.