As a supervisor with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Sergeant Shaun Vickery works as both the National Pipeline/Convoy Program coordinator and National Vehicle Equipment Committee chair for the organization. As the coordinator for the National Pipeline/Convoy Program, Sergeant Vickery works to synchronize policy and training; liaise with international partners; and maintain a domestic interdiction database to combat the movement of illegal drugs across Canada. In his role as the National Vehicle Equipment Committee chair, Sergeant Vickery ensures maintenance and development of all installed equipment for all of the RCMP’s land vehicle assets.  

When it was determined that body-worn cameras would become a national standard for the officers of the RCMP, Sergeant Vickery was chosen to become the subject matter expert for the program. Sergeant Vickery’s contributions to the program include briefing senior management on key developments; formulating recommendations to guide the project; drafting initial operational requirements; capitalizing on current technology to alleviate any additional burden on RCMP members; providing guidance on procurement; and engaging with the Privacy Commissioner’s office on privacy implications. Sergeant Vickery’s knowledge is unparalleled and has been crucial in ensuring the success of the deployment of BWCs within the RCMP. He has demonstrated a great deal of flexibility, adding countless hours to his existing workload and shifting priorities to advance this important federal and organizational commitment. 

By leading the national implementation of the body-worn camera program, Sergeant Vickery has been able to champion positive change across the RCMP. The actions that he takes and recommendations he makes will affect the daily activities of over 10,000 police officers across Canada. His work will make a difference for RCMP officers by leveraging modern technology to make work safer and more efficient, while improving accountability for all.  

“I chose to become a police officer so I could have a positive impact on individuals and the communities I serve and protect.”