Last year the RCMP undertook a study and held focus groups with employees. As a result of the study, learning products were created. The goal was to create awareness and education for seeing the signs and reacting to them.
To voice a bit of our commissioner's stance on things, supervisors have a duty to be responsible for their employees as well. This study helped identify the signs and how to deal with those folks who need prompt attention and service. We've incorporated these products from the day we have cadets in training all the way to supervisory and managerial courses.
It's important to know that the RCMP also has access to those OSI clinics, which provide an excellent tool. We're leveraging what's out there, but we also have 15 psychologists on staff. When a supervisor sees a danger sign, it's important to refer that person immediately to the divisional psychologist for follow-up. There is a responsibility there.
We care, but we can only do so much. We need to educate more and we need to communicate more, but the resources are there and we have to use them.