RCMP Cpl Ron Francis

Pot-smoking RCMP Cpl. Ron Francis knows how to get attention, particularly of the unfavourable kind. Having recently undergone a psychiatric evaluation he has now been found fit to stand trial and has pleaded not guilty to three charges, including an assault against a fellow police officer. Prescribed medical marijuana to cope with his PTSD, Francis opted to push the limits of discretion by donning his red tunic, an RCMP uniform reserved for official functions, and participating in some bizarre photo opportunity for the media. While Francis may be in pursuit of a medical pension, his tactics suggest a complete disregard for those RCMP members that wear their red tunic with pride. Rather than exploit the issue with repeated images of Francis smoking pot wearing his red tunic, the media would provide a better service to Canadians by completely ignoring him.