A first in police history

It was this day in 1974 that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police swore in their first female recruits. 32 women across Canada became part of the force. Four of those were right here in Edmonton. This is a picture of the K-Division Headquarters as it looks like today. Men or women we are proud of those who serve in this capacity across our great nation

[Jnadonza]

Cool history lesson

[eyeseeu (deb)]

Very interesting - and great photo! Looks like a beautiful day - nice blue sky.

[Kerri]

Fantastic shot

[Harry J Benson]

good composition, and we all should be proud of these women and men who put themselves in harms way for us.

[Maggiemae]

It has a tremendous reputation! Great to see the building and the flags!

[Anneli Salo]

Interesting history

[Shirley Chetwynd]

Great building and female recruits.

[Vicki Dixon]

really nice how you captured all the flags in the same position. nice!

[jerry plume]

Great shot! Looks like a beautiful sunny day!

[Pam Fairweather]

I especially like the flags!

[Graham Thresher]

Great shot and information

[mervyn hobbs]

Yes you can be proud of your police as ours suck.

[alia_801]

Lovely capture of the building with the flags in full flow.

[Chris]

Nice celebration, Brian. These guys do a terrifying job.

[Andrea]

Have to say I am proud of my colleagues too, do an amazing job day in, day out

[Peter de Graaff]

Windy flags

[Néfertiti]

Une belle jounée.very nice

[Carole Imes]

Interesting story and great composition of this building with the flags flying high.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Nicely done- both by the country and you by the camera! (o:

[ZambianLass]

Well done

[Fisher Family]

Interesting building! Good shot - Lucy

[John]

Fab blue sky and history

[Molly]

Good for them! A nice sharp shot.

[Shirley Banford]

Beautiful shot.

[Kim]

What a nice dedication to those who serve to keep others safe. Nice strong colors in this shot.

[Pyrrhula]

Beautiful shot of the building and great info

[Hubregt Visser]

Great piece of history and accompanying picture.

[Terry]

what a cool shot , and interesting history

[Kristen]

How interesting! Did not know that! My other half's grandpa served for 25 years in the top quarter of Saskatchewan for the RCMP! He's even made me try on his jacket. I know how proud many of these members are. This is a great tribute!!

[Ivan]

Great information, nice image.

[bkb in the city]

@jnadonza Glad to share it

[bkb in the city]

@eyeseeu Thanks Deb. The day I took this was a very nice one indeed

[bkb in the city]

@kerristephens Thanks Kerri

[bkb in the city]

@hjbenson They certainly do a wonderful job for all of us

[bkb in the city]

@maggiemae Glad to share this one with you Maggie

[bkb in the city]

@annelis Glad to share it with you

[bkb in the city]

@http365proj Glad you like this one Shirley

[bkb in the city]

@orangecrush Thanks Jerry. The day I took this one was absolutely beautiful

[bkb in the city]

@pamelaf Glad you like them Pam

[bkb in the city]

@thresheg Thanks Graham. Glad to share it

[bkb in the city]

@carwyn3 Thanks Merv. Lately though we have been having some issues with ours but all in all they are still a great police force to have around

[bkb in the city]

@alia_801 Thanks Alia

[bkb in the city]

@gooner46 It was nice to share this little tribute to them

[bkb in the city]

@andreajoy Good to hear that Andrea

[bkb in the city]

@peterdegraaff It did make for a nice shot

[bkb in the city]

@montse C'etait une tre belle journee

[bkb in the city]

@cimes1 Thanks Carole. Glad to share this one with you

[bkb in the city]

@olivetreeann Thanks Ann

[bkb in the city]

@zambianlass Thank you

[bkb in the city]

@fishers Thanks Lucy

[bkb in the city]

@johnnyfrs Glad you like this one John

[bkb in the city]

@dolphin Thanks Molly

[bkb in the city]

@sabanford Thanks Shirley

[bkb in the city]

@kimshots Glad you liked this one Kim

[bkb in the city]

@pyrrhula Thank you

[bkb in the city]

@hjv Glad you like it Hubregt

[bkb in the city]

@sarasdadandmom I thought you might like this one Terry

[bkb in the city]

@kkolstad Glad to share this with you and nice that it has a personal connection to you and your family

[bkb in the city]

@ivan Thanks Ivan. Glad to share it with you

[Karin Hirsch]

Great composition and tribute to all that serve for the best of their fellow citizen

[bkb in the city]

@khirsch Thanks Karin

[Bankmann]

The Canadian Mounties are well known the world over and obviously a great symbol for the nation. It surprised me somewhat to learn how late they started to hire women. Norway got its first female police constable in 1910.

[bkb in the city]

@bankmann Well Edmonton had its first police constable around that time too