Danielle Laroche joined the #RCMP as a civilian member where she worked on organized crime and national security files. But she couldn’t shake her desire to become a Mountie. Nine years into her career, her dream of becoming a police officer became real. Cst. Laroche graduated the RCMP’s training academy in 2009. In this #RCMPGazette article, Laroche reflects on her policing experiences and her belief that when cadets have the heart for the job, they will always have a place within the organization. Visit rcmp.ca/en/gazette #GenderEqualityWeek