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The Manitoba RCMP has named Assistant Commissioner Scott McMurchy as its new commanding officer, it was announced Friday.
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McMurchy is a 34-year veteran with the RCMP, with postings in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, including at several detachments. Most recently, he was the Officer in Charge of Criminal Operations for Manitoba.
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McMurchy was born in Rossburn, Man., and raised in The Pas.
“As Manitoba is my home, I am deeply committed to serving Manitobans and am very honoured to be the Commanding Officer of the Manitoba RCMP,” he said in a press release. “I am proud that much of my service has been in Manitoba. I believe that the opportunity for varied experience in this province exceeds almost anywhere else. I have had the opportunity to work with some of the most amazing people in the RCMP in Manitoba. The people who work here truly care, and go the extra mile to help the communities in which they live and serve.”
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McMurchy said his No. 1 priority is to address violent crime.
“Policing in the RCMP really gives you the opportunity to know the people and truly help the community, and right now, people in communities across our province are concerned about high levels of violent crime,” he said. “I am committed to working collaboratively to reduce the level of violent crime we are seeing currently and to engage the community in the process. Our goal is always the safety and security of Manitobans, and we want them to feel safe in their communities.”
McMurchy takes over from former Manitoba commanding officer Rob Hill, who moved west in March to head up Alberta’s RCMP.
“If I’m in a boat on the water, I’m happy,” McMurchy said. “I am lucky to live in Manitoba, and I promise all Manitobans that I will work hard every day, side-by-side with all the dedicated, talented employees of the RCMP, to keep you safe and happy in our beautiful province.”
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