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Get to know our CO! How does #RCMPSK A/Commr. Rhonda Blackmore take her coffee? What does she think is the best part of policing in Saskatchewan?

Watch as our CO completes the 21 questions challenge.
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DYK: The photos that were featured in the video were all taken throughout A/Commr. Rhonda Blackmore’s RCMP career?

Photos of now A/Commr. Rhonda Blackmore:

With her two dogs, Piper and Maggie

Proudly accepting a Coaching Award on Assiniboia Detachment’s behalf in recognition of the many hours devoted to coaching activities in the community. Photo was taken in 1996.

On the RCMP Emergency Response Team in Ottawa. Photo was taken in 2004.

Participating in a photoshoot at Depot. Photo was taken in 1998.

(Text on screen) Get to know the CO Saskatchewan RCMP

Hi I’m Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore, the Commanding Officer of the RCMP in Saskatchewan.

I thought we would start 2023 off with something a little bit different and today I’m going to answer 21 questions from the Commanding Officer.

What are the best parts of policing in Saskatchewan?
The people.

How do you take your coffee?
I don’t, I hate coffee.

What are the top three leadership qualities needed for your role as the Commanding Officer of the Saskatchewan RCMP?
Concern, care and compassion for both the people of Saskatchewan and the people who work for the RCMP.

Do you have any pets?
Yes, I have two monster puppies, Piper and Maggie. (Photos of now A/Commr. Rhonda Blackmore with her two dogs, Piper and Maggie)

What’s the one thing you do to destress or decompress?
I run.

What is the one thing you wish people knew about policing or police officers?
We’re human.

Do you collect anything?
Not really.

If you could only eat one dish for every meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Nachos.

What are some of your hobbies?
Running, weight-lifting, little bit of reading.

Encourage someone to become an RCMP officer in one sentence.
It’s absolutely fabulous career, come join us. (Photos of now A/Commr. Rhonda Blackmore proudly accepting a Coaching Award on Assiniboia Detachment’s behalf in recognition of the many hours devoted to coaching activities in the community.)

Where was your favourite posting?
Regina Detachment.

What is your favourite memory of your time with the RCMP?
Repelling off a building in Ottawa while taking pictures of Joint Task Force Two and having Joint Task Force Two taking pictures of us repelling. (Photos of now A/Commr. Rhonda Blackmore on the RCMP Emergency Response Team in Ottawa.)

What place would you like to visit?
Switzerland.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received in your career?
Take care of your people.

Who is one person you wish you could meet?
Chris Hadfield.

Describe Saskatchewan in one word.
Amazing.

What was your first job?
Babysitting.

What do you feel is the most important part about being an RCMP member?
Concern and compassion for those that we police. (Photos of now A/Commr. Rhonda Blackmore participating in a photoshoot at Depot.)

What was your favourite part going through Depot?
Running.

Who inspired or what drew you to join the RCMP?
Another RCMP officer.

What’s next for assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore?

We are going to have an awesome and outstanding 2023 with excellent policing services and some really great initiatives as we celebrate our 150th Anniversary.

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