On July 12 at 9:00 a.m., Assistant Commissioner Ches Parsons, Commanding Officer of RCMP NL, will be joined by Derek Semerad, Co-Chair of Internal, St. John's Pride, for a special raising of the Pride Flag at RCMP Headquarters to mark Pride Week. For the first time, rainbow crosswalks will welcome employees and visitors to the building.
The theme of this year's Pride Week is "Pride & Progress" and is focused on fostering positive and diverse relationships. The RCMP is proud of its growing relationship with the LBGTQP2S+ community and the progress that has been made.
As Canada's national police service, it is important that the RCMP strive to be a leader in promoting diversity and inclusion, both in relationships with the community and stakeholders and within its own workplace.
Members of the media are invited to attend.