What Cops Talk About Over Coffee

Robert (Bob) ROGALSKI was born in Melville Saskatchewan in 1946 and grew up on a farm near Killaly, Saskatchewan. Bob joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in February of 1966 and had general duty postings in Alberta before deciding to quit the Force in March of 1969 after 3.5 years of service. Bob was successful in re-engaging into the RCMP in 1971 and continued his career with postings in Kamloops and Prince Rupert, B.C. Bob held positions as an instructor at Depot Division - Regina Saskatchewan, Training NCO at Surrey Detachment and was promoted to Sergeant at "E" Division H.Q. Fairmont Academy to coordinate the Field Coaching Program for British Columbia. He retired from the RCMP in 1995 with almost 28 years' service and established himself as a Training Consultant. For over 22 years Bob delivered Field Coaching or Field Training Officer courses for a number of city police and other agencies across western Canada including the RCMP. During this time he also conducted background checks for the RCMP National Recruiting Center. Bob is currently enjoying retirement and is known by his peers as "Rogy". He can be reached at rogy1@shaw.ca. Bob has been married for 47 years to his very supportive wife, Shirley. They have two married sons, Ian and Jason and two grandchildren.