the RCMP and women.
May 25th 2012, 3:53 am
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the RCMP and women.
Am I the only one that's been following the sexual harrasment allegations against the RCMP? 
here's the latest story:
"The veteran police officer was found guilty of seven allegations of disgraceful conduct over a three-year period in Alberta – for having sex with subordinates, sexually harassing them and drinking with them at work."
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle2443173/
And he got transferred and his rank changed. big whoop.
here's the latest story:
"The veteran police officer was found guilty of seven allegations of disgraceful conduct over a three-year period in Alberta – for having sex with subordinates, sexually harassing them and drinking with them at work."
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle2443173/
And he got transferred and his rank changed. big whoop.
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May 25th 2012, 3:57 am
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Re: the RCMP and women.
They were talking about it on CBC Radio 1 just now. It really is shameful that someone who abused his authority in the RCMP to make advances on women and expose himself at them simply got transferred to a BC detachment. He should be fired, despite how sorry he says he is.
May 25th 2012, 4:00 am
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Re: the RCMP and women.
They were talking about it on CBC Radio 1 just now. It really is shameful that someone who abused his authority in the RCMP to make advances on women and expose himself at them simply got transferred to a BC detachment. He should be fired, despite how sorry he says he is.
140 women have joined the sexual harrassment case in BC against the RCMP. 140!!
It's hard not to draw the conclusion that the RCMP, at it's root, culturally, has issues with women.
May 25th 2012, 4:12 am
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Re: the RCMP and women.
Now dont get me wrong and Im not defending them or others but unfortunately these are some of the pitfalls women come up against when working in what were once mainly male dominated professions.
This also happens in the following professions
Fire fighters, the Military especially in combat areas, construction industry (my OH has experience of this), offshore drilling and a few others.
Yes its wrong and I question the accountability on the person(s) who hear these cases and make those decisions.
So do you honestly think the RCMP decision makers in this case will be held accountable for their decision?
This also happens in the following professions
Fire fighters, the Military especially in combat areas, construction industry (my OH has experience of this), offshore drilling and a few others.
Yes its wrong and I question the accountability on the person(s) who hear these cases and make those decisions.
So do you honestly think the RCMP decision makers in this case will be held accountable for their decision?
May 25th 2012, 4:19 am
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Re: the RCMP and women.
Now dont get me wrong and Im not defending them or others but unfortunately these are some of the pitfalls women come up against when working in what were once mainly male dominated professions.
This also happens in the following professions
Fire fighters, the Military especially in combat areas, construction industry (my OH has experience of this), offshore drilling and a few others.
Yes its wrong and I question the accountability on the person(s) who hear these cases and make those decisions.
So do you honestly think the RCMP decision makers in this case will be held accountable for their decision?
This also happens in the following professions
Fire fighters, the Military especially in combat areas, construction industry (my OH has experience of this), offshore drilling and a few others.
Yes its wrong and I question the accountability on the person(s) who hear these cases and make those decisions.
So do you honestly think the RCMP decision makers in this case will be held accountable for their decision?
I understand the pitfalls as I've also worked in male dominated work environments. I'm just tired of the excuses. And some of these women were raped. There is NO excuse for that or the ensuing coverups and lack of support, I'm sorry, none.
May 25th 2012, 4:26 am
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Re: the RCMP and women.
Am I the only one that's been following the sexual harrasment allegations against the RCMP?
here's the latest story:
"The veteran police officer was found guilty of seven allegations of disgraceful conduct over a three-year period in Alberta – for having sex with subordinates, sexually harassing them and drinking with them at work."
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle2443173/
And he got transferred and his rank changed. big whoop.
here's the latest story:
"The veteran police officer was found guilty of seven allegations of disgraceful conduct over a three-year period in Alberta – for having sex with subordinates, sexually harassing them and drinking with them at work."
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle2443173/
And he got transferred and his rank changed. big whoop.
Edit: I wrote that before i read the last post so just wanted to point out...........i'm kidding :-)
May 25th 2012, 4:29 am
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They should be. Whether they will be is another question.
I understand the pitfalls as I've also worked in male dominated work environments. I'm just tired of the excuses. And some of these women were raped. There is NO excuse for that or the ensuing coverups and lack of support, I'm sorry, none.
I understand the pitfalls as I've also worked in male dominated work environments. I'm just tired of the excuses. And some of these women were raped. There is NO excuse for that or the ensuing coverups and lack of support, I'm sorry, none.
May 25th 2012, 4:32 am
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Re: the RCMP and women.
oh, sorry, not talking about this guy.
Some of the other victims have come forward and said they were sexually assaulted on the job. One ex-RCMP officer said she was assaulted by her coworker who was working with her on an undercover assignment and she got no support and was transferred.
I mean, where do you go when the people who are supposed to uphold the law aren't?
Some of the other victims have come forward and said they were sexually assaulted on the job. One ex-RCMP officer said she was assaulted by her coworker who was working with her on an undercover assignment and she got no support and was transferred.
I mean, where do you go when the people who are supposed to uphold the law aren't?
May 25th 2012, 4:35 am
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Re: the RCMP and women.
Now dont get me wrong and Im not defending them or others but unfortunately these are some of the pitfalls women come up against when working in what were once mainly male dominated professions.
This also happens in the following professions
Fire fighters, the Military especially in combat areas, construction industry (my OH has experience of this), offshore drilling and a few others.
Yes its wrong and I question the accountability on the person(s) who hear these cases and make those decisions.
So do you honestly think the RCMP decision makers in this case will be held accountable for their decision?
This also happens in the following professions
Fire fighters, the Military especially in combat areas, construction industry (my OH has experience of this), offshore drilling and a few others.
Yes its wrong and I question the accountability on the person(s) who hear these cases and make those decisions.
So do you honestly think the RCMP decision makers in this case will be held accountable for their decision?
If someone is being sexually harrassed whether it be male or female - (this works both ways remember) it's because someone in the job is a bully and highlites a weak target that they are able to take avantage of. Total scum in my opinion.
Being raped is not a pitfall - is a f****g crime and the guy should be locked up.
(Although I will add I haven't been following the case and do not know the ins and outs as to whether there was a rape or not)
May 25th 2012, 4:37 am
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Re: the RCMP and women.
oh, sorry, not talking about this guy.
Some of the other victims have come forward and said they were sexually assaulted on the job. One ex-RCMP officer said she was assaulted by her coworker who was working with her on an undercover assignment and she got no support and was transferred.
I mean, where do you go when the people who are supposed to uphold the law aren't?
Some of the other victims have come forward and said they were sexually assaulted on the job. One ex-RCMP officer said she was assaulted by her coworker who was working with her on an undercover assignment and she got no support and was transferred.
I mean, where do you go when the people who are supposed to uphold the law aren't?
May 25th 2012, 4:40 am
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Re: the RCMP and women.
Oh come off it FL, being raped cannot be classed as a 'pitfall' of a job.
If someone is being sexually harrassed whether it be male or female - (this works both ways remember) it's because someone in the job is a bully and highlites a weak target that they are able to take avantage of. Total scum in my opinion.
Being raped is not a pitfall - is a f****g crime and the guy should be locked up.
(Although I will add I haven't been following the case and do not know the ins and outs as to whether there was a rape or not)
If someone is being sexually harrassed whether it be male or female - (this works both ways remember) it's because someone in the job is a bully and highlites a weak target that they are able to take avantage of. Total scum in my opinion.
Being raped is not a pitfall - is a f****g crime and the guy should be locked up.
(Although I will add I haven't been following the case and do not know the ins and outs as to whether there was a rape or not)
Another story:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle2231489/
and another:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/...rticle2263854/
May 25th 2012, 4:40 am
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May 25th 2012, 4:41 am
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May 25th 2012, 4:45 am
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Re: the RCMP and women.
Thing is it's more common in any area, I would think, than people realise. It's not until one comes forward that the floodgates open, and then it makes it more 'shocking' because an RCMP officer is supposed to protect and serve - so it goes against the grain of what they are supposed to stand for.
Bullying in any form doesn't stop in the classroom, and as a friend once told me that I remember to this day "Mand, in life there's predators and prey, and it's only good to be prey when there's no predators about."
Bullying in any form doesn't stop in the classroom, and as a friend once told me that I remember to this day "Mand, in life there's predators and prey, and it's only good to be prey when there's no predators about."
May 25th 2012, 4:50 am
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Re: the RCMP and women.
Thing is it's more common in any area, I would think, than people realise. It's not until one comes forward that the floodgates open, and then it makes it more 'shocking' because an RCMP officer is supposed to protect and serve - so it goes against the grain of what they are supposed to stand for.
Bullying in any form doesn't stop in the classroom, and as a friend once told me that I remember to this day "Mand, in life there's predators and prey, and it's only good to be prey when there's no predators about."
Bullying in any form doesn't stop in the classroom, and as a friend once told me that I remember to this day "Mand, in life there's predators and prey, and it's only good to be prey when there's no predators about."
