by POG Admin 3 | Jan 25, 2021 | Blog, General News
We have been receiving many questions regarding the oath that police officers take. Inside the front cover of every officer’s memo book is a reminder of our oath. While the exact text may differ between jurisdictions and services, above all we have pledged to uphold the Constitution of Canada and that includes our Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
For those officers who are silent while we are ordered to enact questionable policies, mandates, and by-laws, we hope you will #RememberYourOath and join us by adding your support.
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If you are an active or retired peace officer or in a related field and would like to pledge your support, please be sure to message us with your information and a photo. We will do our best to get in contact with you as soon as possible.
by POG Admin 3 | Jan 25, 2021 | Blog, Members
Thank you Lee Keane for joining in support of Police on Guard for Thee.
Lee served almost exclusively in uniform for 32+ years and retired as a constable. Lee was a Director of the Mounted Police Professional Association of Canada and advocated for members of the force, many of whom suffered from disabilities suffered during their service. Lee’s advocacy contributed to recognition of members of the RCMP’s right to collective bargaining by the Supreme Court of Canada.
Lee is greatly troubled by the identity politics that surround policing, such as “defunding” the police. Lee is a Christian, an immigrant, and proud of his service to his nation as a veteran. He is concerned for the nation’s freedom during the Government of Canada’s response to COVID-19. Specifically, he is concerned with the clearly unconstitutional and unlawful actions of provincial governments regarding enforcement of “public health” orders as well as clear violations of the Criminal Code of Canada, Section 176(1), which makes it a dual procedure offence to interfere with church services.
Peace officers have discretion as to whether they arrest or charge suspects as well as under provincial statutes they have prosecutorial discretion. Police officers must exercise their discretion and powers within the law, especially the supreme legislation, the constitution, or Canada will descend into dictatorship.
Lee Keane
RCMP Badge #38913
Retired Constable
32 Years of Service
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
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If you are an active or retired peace officer or in a related field and would like to pledge your support, please be sure to message us with your information like above and a photo. We will do our best to get in contact with you as soon as possible.
by POG Admin 3 | Jan 24, 2021 | Blog, General News, Open Letters from Members
Before our first month closes, we have the honour of publishing another piece from active-duty officers, this time from Alberta.
Similar to our letter, they express many concerns with their local Public Health Orders and pose a question to their fellow officers:
Can you stand by while the people’s rights are infringed? Have a read.
Across Canada, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms is the supreme law of the land and must be upheld by all law enforcement.
If you agree, #RememberYourOath and join our cause.
by POG Admin 3 | Jan 24, 2021 | Blog, Members
Thank you Christopher Douros for joining in support of Police on Guard for Thee.
Christopher Douros
TPS AUX #50969
Retired Auxiliary Constable
4 Years of Service
Toronto Police Services
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If you are an active or retired peace officer or in a related field and would like to pledge your support, please be sure to message us with your information like above and a photo. We will do our best to get in contact with you as soon as possible.
by POG Admin 3 | Jan 23, 2021 | Blog, Laws & Legislation
To all of the courageous people who will be participating in protests, today and in future, share this information with your fellow activists.
Stay peaceful, stay safe.
