Ceremonial unit
Last updated on January 26, 2026Inaugurated in 2003, the Ceremonial Unit was created to:
- Render honours
- Preserve tradition
- Inspire esprit-de-corps
- Enhance the agency’s recognition within:
- Government
- The law enforcement community
- The general public
Comprised of 20 conservation officers from all ranks, members of the unit are strictly volunteers. Officers commit to a minimum of 2 years with the Ceremonial Unit. And, it's their civic-minded spirit and consistent hard work that ensures its ongoing value.
Members of the unit wear a distinctive dress uniform that consists of the following:
- Dark blue tunic
- Black “Sam Browne” leather belt and cross strap or ceremonial belt
- White lanyard
- Unique shoulder titles
- White dress shirt
- Dark blue maple leaf braid uniform pants
- Black parade boots
- Black leather gloves
- Traditional, dark blue Stetson hat
As ambassadors for the Conservation Officer Service, the Ceremonial Unit represents the agency on those occasions requiring a special, formalized presence, including:
- Remembrance Day Services
- Police and Peace Officer Memorial Services
- Funeral services for past members of the Conservation Officer Service
- Various civic ceremonies and special events
NAWEOA Convention
Ceremonial Unit, 2005 North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association (NAWEOA) Convention, Penticton B.C.
Contact information
For further information, please contact the Cermemonial Unit.