Can a Female Police Officer Apply for a Peacekeeping Mission?
Yes, female police officers who meet the basic criteria can apply. The United Nations has passed a resolution seeking a greater participation of women in its police operations. Canada and the RCMP support this resolution. Since 1989, many Canadian female police officers have served in peacekeeping missions around the world. Most of them found the experience challenging and inspiring. Where Can I Expect to Serve? Currently, Canadian police officers are deployed in Sierra Leone, Iraq, Jordan, Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Afghanistan and Haiti. Future missions may take us to Sudan and Bosnia. These locations are subject to change at any time. For further information, please contact IPB directly (see contact information on page 14.) What Happens If I Get Sick or Hurt While on Duty? Suitable medical facilities in mission and in nearby developed countries have been identified as treatment locations for mission participants. Costs for treatment and transportation to th
