"A sentence must speak to future leadership of RCMP that duty to ensure member safety should be given high priority," Jackson said. Fallen RCMP officer's widow comments on sentencing in Moncton1:23"My only hope with this whole trial and judgment … is that the decision makers will do more in the future," she said. "My hope is that the RCMP officers in charge will put members' safety first when making decisions so that those RCMP members that are out there today to protect us, will be better protected themselves." "The effect upon their families, their fellow officers and the community of Moncton are grievous and enduring," he said. Crown respects court's decisionAt a hearing in November, the Crown argued the force should pay the maximum penalty of $1 million.

Source: CBC News January 26, 2018 13:00 UTC