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Rollout expected to gradually

Red Deer RCMP vehicles to feature new design

Sep 15, 2026 | 3:10 PM

The Red Deer RCMP will soon be driving around the community in general duty vehicles featuring a new black-and-white design.

In a letter to Red Deer city council, Supt. Holly Glassford said the full conversion to the new design will happen gradually.

She said the transition will happen as part of the natural replacement cycle, which allows older vehicles to be retired without creating extra costs. The approach also supports fleet consistency and modernization over time.

“This redesign is not simply cosmetic,” Glassford said. “It reflects a commitment to being a modern, professional, and approachable police service while maintaining a clear connection to the RCMP’s history.”

The new design includes white doors on a black base, along with high-visibility, reflective graphics to ensure the vehicles can be easily recognized.

Glassford explained this ensures the RCMP vehicles are clearly identifiable as RCMP and law enforcement vehicles. Provinces, territories, and municipalities will also be able to include local identifiers.

“This modernization effort reflects the RCMP’s ongoing commitment to ensuring members have the appropriate tools and training to serve their communities safely and effectively,” Glassford said. “Investments in equipment such as this are essential to maintaining high standards of policing and adapting to evolving operational demands.”

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