Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. R-10)

Marginal note:Duties

18 It is the duty of members who are peace officers, subject to the orders of the Commissioner,

• (a) to perform all duties that are assigned to peace officers in relation to the preservation of the peace, the prevention of crime and of offences against the laws of Canada and the laws in force in any province in which they may be employed, and the apprehension of criminals and offenders and others who may be lawfully taken into custody;

• (b) to execute all warrants, and perform all duties and services in relation thereto, that may, under this Act or the laws of Canada or the laws in force in any province, be lawfully executed and performed by peace officers;

• (c) to perform all duties that may be lawfully performed by peace officers in relation to the escort and conveyance of convicts and other persons in custody to or from any courts, places of punishment or confinement, asylums or other places; and

• (d) to perform such other duties and functions as are prescribed by the Governor in Council or the Commissioner.