The union representing RCMP members is calling on Canada and the U.S. to make it easier to buy new technology, boost staffing and improve collaboration to deal with security challenges at the Canada-U.S. border.

In a news release published Tuesday, the National Police Federation says it met with Canadian and U.S. police and public safety unions to talk about illegal migration, drug and firearms smuggling and human trafficking.

The union says that the discussions helped it draft a set of recommendations for the Canadian and U.S. governments.

That includes streamlining the procurement process to buy new technologies and equipment so police can be more nimble in responding to changes in criminal trends.

The union is calling on both countries to either recruit more police or find 91裸聊视频渋nnovative ways91裸聊视频� to ensure the mental-well being of public safety officers.

Canada unveiled a $1.3-billion, six-year border security plan in December after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would hit Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs in response to what he called both countries91裸聊视频� failure to curb the illegal flow of people and drugs across the border.

Last week, the RCMP deployed two new helicopters to surveil the Canada-U.S. border.

91裸聊视频淏y fostering stronger ties and adopting a truly collaborative approach, we can create a secure and resilient border that supports public safety and economic stability,91裸聊视频� said Brian Sauv茅, president and CEO of the National Police Federation.

He said the Canada-U.S. border is 91裸聊视频渙ne of the most significant economic and security corridors in the world91裸聊视频� and that the union91裸聊视频檚 members do an 91裸聊视频渆xceptional job91裸聊视频� of protecting it with limited resources.

91裸聊视频淏y working together collaboratively across agencies and borders leveraging the expertise of those on the ground, we can better address these complex challenges,91裸聊视频� Sauv茅 said.