Royal Newfoundland Constabulary - Definition and Overview

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary established in 1871, is the provincial police force of Newfoundland and Labrador and serves alongside the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who are contracted by the provincial government to provide provincial and community policing services. The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary serves mainly major metropolitan areas while the Mounties serve smaller and remote rural areas. The RNC currently polices the following areas:

• North East Avalon (St. John's, Mount Pearl and surrounding communities)
• Corner Brook
• Labrador West (Labrador City, Wabush, Churchill Falls, and the surrounding area)

See Also

• Newfoundland Ranger Force

External link

• Royal Newfoundland Constabulary official website (http://www.gov.nf.ca/rnc/default.htm)

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