RCMP Depot Divison in Regina has announced it will suspend the training of future troops due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In a release the national police force said as of 4:30 pm, Thursday “most training at Depot ceased.” One troop is scheduled to graduate on Monday, another three are expected to complete their training and graduate over the next week.
All other troops have been sent home and incoming troops have been postponed. The RCMP says training will resume once they have been cleared to do so by both provincial and national health authorities.
According to the RCMP those classes will provide an additional 120 new police officers. A departure plan is being created for trainees who are being sent home based on flight availability.