The Canadian police force might have never learned there was an alleged spy plotting to leak classified intelligence secrets if the FBI hadn’t intercepted a message during a separate investigation, The Fifth Estate reports. | The Fifth Estate

We learned the RCMP had critical details about the shooter involved in last spring’s mass killings in Nova Scotia for nearly 12 hours before they shared it with the public — information many of the victims’ families say could have saved lives. | The Fifth Estate

This week on the fifth estate Mr. Big Stings : Cops, Criminals and Confessions. It’s one of the most controversial police investigation techniques and it’s homegrown. Illegal in many other countries, including the U.S. the RCMP’s “Mr. Big sting” has recently had serious limits imposed by the Supreme Court of Canada. Cops get murder suspects to confess by posing as a criminal gang, befriending suspects and gaining their trust through odd jobs and payment. Eventually, suspects meet the crime boss,

The RCMP Heritage Centre (RCMPHC) staff recently took us through the nearly 150 years of history of Canada’s national police force. The RCMPHC welcomes guests from across the world who can experience the historical and modern-day stories of the RMCP through exhibits, virtual experiences, and live events. Learn more about the Centre in this video and add this great museum, located in Regina, Saskatchewan, to your bucket list! | National Police Federation

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