Welcome to the Canadian
Pacific Police Association
President's Message
The
Canadian Pacific Police Association was founded in 1971 to be a voice for the
Constables and Sergeants of the Canadian Pacific Railway Police Service, then
known as C.P. Rail’s “Department of Investigation”. Working conditions for our
members could graciously be described as “less than ideal” in those times.
This motivated our predecessors to band together and support each other as
“brothers” (and now also sisters) so that all members would be treated fairly.
Then, as now, the service, as a non-revenue generating department, faced
scrutiny and potential “cost saving” measures that would result in reduced
staffing levels or outright job losses.
There have been a lot of
improvements since then, much of it because the “Association” has continually
pushed for better working conditions and a clearer mandate. As well, many
improvements have taken place as a direct result of advances made in Canadian
policing in general. We have fallen behind in some ways and moved ahead in
others. The fact is, through the commitment of our members and their elected
representatives, we can present a common front in the continuing quest to
maintain a safe workplace and a good quality of life. We can ensure all our
members are treated in a fair and equal manner.
Welcome to the C.P.P.A.,
with everyone's commitment, we will strive to provide the best working
environment for every member of this railway’s front line police officers.
Clark Rutledge
President, Canadian Pacific Police Association
