A Day In The Life of an RCMP officer
May 29, 2023
It’s all about making a difference in the community.
Those were the sentiments of Const. Tisha Parsons, a four-year member of Ridge Meadows RCMP, and the rookie she is now training, Const. Scott Marshall, who started in his new job on March 28.
Marshall, 31, who recently started with the Ridge Meadows RCMP after completing depot in Saskatchewan, said he was drawn to police work because of how meaningful the job is – being able to protect the community.
“I want to feel like when I go home at the end of my days – or at least some of my days – that I’ve actually helped people and that maybe society is a little safer because of what I did,” he said.
Parsons had always wanted to become a police officer since she was a child, but had to overcome numerous obstacles along the way – a lot of those personal.
Now, at 42, she is pleased to be able to make a difference in the community she serves.
The most challenging aspect of policing for her is time management, Parsons noted.
Source: Maple Ridge News
