The RCMP: British Columbia

Benjamin Monty Robinson Dept: VANCOUVER - The man in charge of the RCMP in British Columbia says the laborious process of firing or even suspending Mounties without pay after serious misconduct is "absolute madness," but making changes requires a commitment from the force's political masters, according to Winnipeg Free Press. For example, Callens said an application was made years ago to suspend Cpl. Benjamin "Monty" Robinson without pay, but the request was rejected at RCMP headquarters in Ottawa and the man in charge of the RCMP in British Columbia says the laborious process of firing or even suspending Mounties without pay after serious misconduct is "absolute madness," but making changes requires a commitment from the force's political masters. RCMP Deputy Commissioner Craig Callens, shown in this January 27, 2012 file photo, said the RCMP Act is long overdue for change to allow local management to hire and fire like other employers in the country. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck RCMP Deputy Commissioner Craig Callens said the RCMP Act is long overdue for change to allow local management to hire and fire like other employers in the country. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.