Politics Front-line security and intelligence workers including Mounties won't be able to access the government's penalty‑free early retirement incentive as federal public safety agencies focus on getting more people in the door — not out. Ottawa's new program allows federal employees to leave early without being penalized Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The RCMP says the early retirement incentive is not available to regular members, meaning its police officers, or to civilian members who work in forensics, intelligence analysis and as specialized investigators for cyber or financial crime.…