Legal Advice: Mounted Police Professional Association

Mounted Police Professional Association: The Mounted Police Professional Association announced a legal aid program on Wednesday to cover the costs of legal advice and lawyers for accused officers, according to CTV. "He will be able to fire people for what he determines to be unsatisfactory working habits," Rob Creasser, the association spokesman, said. "Ultimately all decisions will rest with him and his delegates." RICHMOND, B.C. -- The association that represents Mounties says new federal legislation will give RCMP commissioner Bob Paulson the power to be "judge, jury and executioner" of officers accused of wrongdoing. The group, which represents almost 2,000 civilian and regular officers, said Bill C-42, which is awaiting royal assent to become law, gives the RCMP complaints body greater powers to discipline and dismiss officers without any independent oversight. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.