Bev Busson never imagined her decision to join the RCMP back in 1974 as one of the first female members would lead to her becoming one of Canada's most powerful women. And allow her to experience a career marked with trail blazing success stories and such incredible challenges along the way.
Not only was Bev one of the first women to join the RCMP but she was also the first woman to be appointed to the position of Commanding Officer of a Province, the first women to be appointed as Commissioner of the RCMP and the first police officer to ever be awarded the Order of British Columbia. She is also a Commander of the Order of Merit of Police Forces, and in 2006 was named one of Canada's Most Powerful Women.
From her experiences as a rookie cop through her extensive experience as a serious crime investigator and later as the leader of a 25,000 member Police Force, Bev not only survived, but thrived in a dynamic, ever challenging environment.
Bev earned the reputation as a ‘straight shooter’ and someone you could trust to always do the right thing. This leadership style earned her the respect and support she needed to take on the position of Canada’s top cop, during some very difficult times.