Week 4: Scenarios play a big part in training

Scenario-based training

Scenarios are a large part of the training at Depot. To prepare for the field, cadets practise a wide variety of scenarios. There are many scenarios in Depot’s script bank, with new scenarios added regularly to stay relevant.

Civilian actors play suspects, victims and witnesses, making the scenarios more realistic.

First patrol drive in Regina

In week 4, cadets go on their first practice patrol around the city of Regina and away from the RCMP Academy.

Cadets practise driving safely while engaging in police duties. These can include the use of radio communications, as well as navigation and observation skills.

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Buffalo Detachment

Scenarios are not complete without a mock detachment. Buffalo Detachment operates like a real police station, complete with real dispatchers.

Detachment staff help cadets learn radio procedures, sequences, 10-codes and the phonetic alphabet. They also act as radio dispatchers, sending information relevant to the case.

This creates a realistic experience of how information is relayed in the field.