(St. John’s, NL) May 12, 2026 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) has a new Deputy Chief of Patrol Operations.
David B. White was officially promoted during a ceremony at RNC Provincial Headquarters in St. John’s yesterday (May 11).
Deputy Chief White has been policing for 28 years. He most recently served as Superintendent, Operational Patrol Services Divisional Commander, Northeast Avalon. A complete biography can be found in the backgrounder below.
Deputy Chief White replaces former Deputy Chief Colin McNeil who retired Dec. 31, 2025.
Deputy Chief White joins the Executive Team of Chief Patrick R. Roche, and Deputy Chief Stephanie L. Lagace, Criminal Operations.
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“Deputy Chief White has been a dedicated member of our management team for several years. He is a leader who cares deeply for the betterment of his staff and advocates tirelessly on their behalf. Deputy Chief White understands the complexities of our communities, and presents ideas and practical solutions to support the people we serve. I am looking forward to working with Deputy Chief White in his new role.”
Chief Patrick R. Roche
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
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BACKGROUNDER
Biography of Deputy Chief David B. White, Regimental #621
Deputy Chief White began his policing career with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in 2002. Prior to being hired by the RNC, he was an officer with the Saint John Police Force in New Brunswick from May 1998 to March 2002.
Between 2002 and 2014, Deputy Chief White worked in Operational Patrol Services and many specialized units within the Criminal Investigation Division including; the Child Abuse and Sexual Assault Unit, General Investigation Unit, Mobile Support Unit, and Protective Services Unit.
In secondary roles, Deputy Chief White was a member of the Public Order Unit and the Tactics and Rescue Unit and additionally was a Firearms Instructor and Police Vehicle Operations Instructor.
In 2014, Deputy Chief White relocated to Churchill Falls where he remained until 2018 at which time he returned to the Northeast Avalon as Patrol Sergeant. He was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant in 2021, commissioned to the rank of Inspector in 2022, and appointed Superintendent, Operational Patrol Services Divisional Commander, Northeast Avalon in 2023.
Deputy Chief White has received both the RNC Police Officer Leadership Award and 20 year Police Exemplary Service Medal.
