Alberta RCMP Honour Colleagues Lost to Suicide
The plaque is one of 15 RCMP memorials nationwide and gives employees and the public a permanent place for reflection.
- On Thursday, Sept. 10, the Alberta RCMP unveiled a memorial plaque outside its Edmonton headquarters to honor employees lost to suicide, coinciding with World Suicide Prevention Day.
- The Edmonton memorial is one of 15 installed at RCMP divisions across Canada, situated at the main entrance on 109 Street to serve as a permanent place of reflection.
- Deputy Commissioner Trevor Daroux, Commanding Officer of the Alberta RCMP, stated the memorial reaffirms commitment to support one another and treat mental health with the same importance as physical health.
- The RCMP seeks to build an environment where employees feel safe seeking help, fostering a culture of compassion, openness, and support for staff well-being.
- Anyone struggling with mental health or suicide crisis can call or text 9-8-8 for immediate support, a resource providing professional assistance available 24/7 for individuals needing help.
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RCMP unveil memorial plaque outside Edmonton headquarters for lives lost from suicide
Content warning: This article contains sensitive subject matter, including talking about suicide, which may be triggering to some readers. Alberta RCMP has unveiled a new memorial plaque at its headquarters building in Edmonton. The plaque honours the lives of members who have lost their lives to suicide. It was officially unveiled on Thursday, as part […]
New RCMP memorial honours colleagues lost to suicide
A new plaque at Alberta RCMP headquarters is remembering employees lost to suicide. Photo/RCMP.captiontext { font-size:90%;font-style: italic;margin-right:20px; } The Alberta RCMP has unveiled a memorial plaque honouring employees whose lives have been lost to suicide. The plaque was unveiled Thursday, Sept. 10, on World Suicide Prevention Day, outside the RCMP headquarters in Edmonton. Memorial offers place for reflection The plaque, located ou…
RCMP unveil plaque to honour employees lost to suicide
The Alberta RCMP unveiled a new memorial plaque outside of its Edmonton headquarters yesterday to honour the lives of colleagues who passed away as a result of suicide. The plaque is one of 15 installed at RCMP divisions nationwide. September 10 was chosen as the date to release the plaque to the public, with the […]
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