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The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is Newfoundland and Labrador's Provincial Police Service. The RNC dates back to 1729, with the appointment of the first police constables. In the 19th century, the RNC was modelled after the Royal Irish Constabulary with the secondment in 1844 of Timothy Mitchell of the Royal Irish Constabulary to be Inspector General, making it the oldest civil police force in North America.

Current News

RNC Issue Public Advisory of Sexual Abuse Bar Date Notice (March 15, 2012)
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is issuing a public advisory in accordance with a Court Order, in relation to a bankruptcy case involving the Christian Brothers’ Institute.

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Public Notice - RNC Headquarters Construction (September, 2011)
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Headquarters, located at Fort Townshend, St. John's is currently undergoing major renovations. Due to this construction, access and parking is limited. A temporary Parade Street vehicle access will soon be open and it will then be the only public access available to the RNC Headquarters main entrance.
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Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
Update on Mineral’s Road Homicide Investigation
Reward Offered - Unsolved Homicide

Force constabulaire royale de Terre-Neuve
Mise à jour de l’enquête sur l’homicide de Mineral’s Road
Une Récompense - Homicide non élucidé

RNC Operation RAPTOR Leads to Drug-Related Arrests-UPDATE (April 20, 2012)
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Drug Investigation Unit has dismantled a cocaine trafficking operation in the St. John’s area and have made several arrests.

RNC Seek Witnesses to Single Vehicle Collision (April 20, 2012)
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Accident Investigation Unit is seeking the assistance of the public in relation to a motor vehicle collision on New Gower Street in St. John’s, NL.

RNC Operation RAPTOR Leads to Drug-Related Arrests (April 19, 2012)
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Drug Investigation Unit has dismantled a cocaine trafficking operation in the St. John’s area and have made several arrests.

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Features

Recruitment
Always wanted to? You can. Learn more about the RNC recruiting process. Reporting A Crime
Play an active role by reporting crime and other suspicious activities. Community Services
Explore the community based services offered by the RNC. Cybertip.ca
National tipline for reporting online sexual exploitation of children Amber Alert
Province wide program partners law enforcement, media, and the public with a focus on locating abducted children. Request for Expression of Interest
RNC Request Expressions of Interest - Radio System Evaluation