BLACK SOCIAL HISTORY : AFRO-CANADIAN " LORI SEALE-IRVING " THE FIRST BLACK FEMALE COMMISSIONED OFFICER IN THE ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE ( RCMP ) : GOES INTO THE " HALL OF BLACK GENIUS "

First black female commissioned officer in the RCMP

Lori Seale-Irving was born and raised in Ottawa. Her father was a Royal Canadian Air Force Officer (retired Major), so she grew up on a military base. Wanting a career that would allow her to help people in her community, Seale-Irving joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in 1990. Her career has included many postings, including some in sections devoted to general duty policing, war crimes, marine security, Prime Minister’s protection and management support.

Seale-Irving was promoted to the rank of Inspector in 2007, making her the first self-identified black female RCMP member to become a commissioned officer.