CVE Program Q: What are the goals of this program? The RCMP is developing a Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) program as an extension of the community policing philosophy and practice. It is through this shared responsibility that national security can be enhanced. While the core principles of this program are primarily to mobilize resources in the pre-criminal space, it is also being designed to have broader application on other federal policing and RCMP priorities. Q: How it will practically work? The CVE program will consist of working with local law enforcement, as well as domestic and international partners to prevent individuals from engaging in terrorist activity. Awareness, education, and training are key components in the prevention strategy to build individual and community resilience. The RCMPs CVE program will include educating Canadians on the role of law enforcement and the responsibilities that they, in turn, have in safeguarding Canada. As a force-multiplier, a train the trainers program is being developed to raise awareness of CVE indicators among front line police officers, provide training and tools to key partners, mobilize community resources, and develop tactical intervention options which can be adapted on a case-by-case basis for local law enforcement and their partners. This program is being developed to assist in dealing with persons at risk of radicalization to violence by any source or motive. Q: When it will begin? The RCMP has a longstanding relationship already established with the different communities across Canada. The RCMP is currently in the development stage of the program. The RCMP aims to have the CVE program established by the end of this calendar year (2014). Over the coming months the tools and resources will be finalized in concert with our partners. Q: Will members of the RCMP work directly in de-radicalization? While the core principles of this program are primarily to mobilize resources in

the pre-criminal space, it is being designed to have broader value in dealing with vulnerable persons throughout the continuum of radicalization to violence. The RCMP CVE program will consist of training and working with local law enforcement, as well as domestic and international partners, with the aim of preventing individuals from engaging in terrorist activity. Awareness, education, and training are key components in the prevention strategy to build individual and community resilience. Q: What groups will the RCMP work with in achieving its goals? In the development of this program the RCMP is working with Public Safety Canada, and other federal and local partners to further engage appropriate entities and various levels of government in the creation of a comprehensive national CVE program, customized to the Canadian landscape. Support resources will be determined on a case by case basis, with local law enforcement, community partners, and with the families involved. Local community partners would include, and is not limited to, experts in various sectors: education, health, social services, community leaders and NGOs. As we proceed with the design and implementation of this program with our partners, the RCMP will communicate with, or advocate for collaboration with appropriate sectors wherever specific needs are identified. Q: Anything else that you might be able to say about the program? The RCMP is committed to building trust with all of the communities it serves to share mutual concerns and develop collective solutions. Similar to any successful crime prevention strategy, community based policing and partnerships are essential. Grassroots engagement will build trust, provide awareness of risks and vulnerabilities, educate partners about resources available to assist individuals at risk, and enhance the shared responsibility. Given that the RCMP and Canadian law enforcement cannot solve this alone, this CVE program consists of numerous partners at the community level. A key component of the program will include educating Canadians on the role of law enforcement and manage expectations of their mandate. In addition, the RCMPs outreach and engagement activities are designed to help Canadian communities and families see the indicators of vulnerability to violent extremism, and understand the responsibilities they share with law enforcement in ensuring safe

homes and safe communities in Canada.