RCMP recruiting accountants and tech experts in fight against money laundering and other organized crime: National Post report

For years, the RCMP has tackled organized crime by relying on the skills of investigators with a background in traditional, frontline policing.

But that is set to change. The National Post is reporting today that the RCMP wants a broader range of skills among its staff who are assigned to big files like money laundering.

Now, they'd like to see civilian specialists with backgrounds in accounting, engineering, and technology, working alongside police officers to help in the fight against terrorism, cybercrime, and drug trafficking.

Guest: Sam Cooper

National investigative journalist for Global News

For years, the RCMP has tackled organized crime by relying on the skills of investigators with a background in traditional, frontline policing.

But that is set to change. The National Post is reporting today that the RCMP wants a broader range of skills among its staff who are assigned to big files like money laundering.

Now, they'd like to see civilian specialists with backgrounds in accounting, engineering, and technology, working alongside police officers to help in the fight against terrorism, cybercrime, and drug trafficking.

Guest: Sam Cooper

National investigative journalist for Global News