The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is an iconic law enforcement agency known for their distinctive red uniform and role in maintaining law and order in Canada. This term can be shortened to RCMP which is commonly used in casual speech and media. Other synonyms can include the Mounties, the RCMP detachment, the Royal Mounted Police, or simply the Canadian Mounties. The term Gendarmerie Royale du Canada is occasionally used due to the RCMP's origins in the Royal Northwest Mounted Police, which were modelled after the Royal Irish Constabulary. Overall, the RCMP remains a symbol of Canadian identity and pride, with a rich history dating back over 140 years.