In this second of three episodes, Karen Frost, a retired police officer from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), shares her experience in law enforcement.

She joined the RCMP in 1980 and underwent six months of paramilitary training before spending 25 years with the RCMP,  15 years in uniform and 10 years in a federal section focused on money laundering and drug investigations.

She also served in Kosovo as a United Nations civilian police officer. After retiring, Karen worked in security on a cruise ship and for the United Nations in Lebanon. She highlights the importance of women in policing and the recognition they receive in the RCMP.

Takeaways

• Karen Frost joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in 1980 and served for 25 years, with 15 years in uniform and 10 years in a federal section focused on money laundering and drug investigations.
• She was the first female officer posted to a remote community in Northern Canada and gained valuable experience in communication and teamwork.
• Karen also worked as a United Nations civilian police officer in Kosovo, where she focused on money laundering and organized crime.
• The RCMP recognizes the contributions of women in the force and has a special award for their role in supporting their husbands’ work.

Sound Bites

• “I joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, which is the national police force in Canada, also known by its abbreviation, the Mounties.”
• “So you really learned how to talk, which is why I picked up on that habit.”

Chapters

00:00 – Karen Frost’s Engagements and Travels with IPA
00:47 – Karen Frost’s Policing Career with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
09:31 – Investigating Money Laundering and International Assignments

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