REGINA- Each day, Saskatchewan Mounties head in to work knowing their lives are at risk.
On Sunday, a national memorial service was held in Regina where the force took a moment to remember the ones they’ve lost.
“It’s a dangerous calling, it’s a risky calling, we need to show the families that we will always be there to support them,” said Commissioner Bob Paulson.
One officer was killed in the line of duty this year, bringing the number up to 231.
Constable Adrian Johann Oliver was killed in November 2012 in a car accident in Surrey, B.C.
“Policing was a short part of his life, but for the entire 28 years, I did not know a kinder person,” said Chief Superintendent Andrew Boland.
This weekend, a new initiative called the “Silent Partner Program” was launched. Cadets entering the detachment will receive a card with personal information and career highlights of a fallen member.
“The cadets have to understand the risks in the job but also conduct themselves and behave in a way that is respectful to the 231 fallen members,” said Commissioner Paulson.
“I can’t think of a more outstanding way to keep the memories alive of all the police officers,” said Boland.
After the cadet graduates the card is then passed on to new Mounties.
“When I think of Adrian, I think of all the people who put their lives on the line for Canadians and having a day like today to remember them and to support the families is a good way to ensure them they know that we don’t forget,” said Boland.
The North-West Royal Canadian Mounted Police were created in 1873.
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