A member of the law enforcement community, RCMP Constable Rick O’Brien, was killed in the line of duty while performing a search warrant on Friday, September 22, in Coquitlam, B.C. This tragic event is made all the more poignant as it occurred mere days before the Canadian Police and Peace Officers’ Annual Memorial Service, which will take place on Sunday, September 24.

Once more, we are reminded of the selfless nature of public safety and law enforcement work.

Our thoughts are with the larger law enforcement community, as we offer our most sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Constable O’Brien.

Meeting in Ottawa, CIU Convention delegates held a minute of silence for Constable O’Brien on Saturday, September 23.