(St. John’s) September 3, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) officially welcomed 17 new officers to the police service at a swearing-in ceremony today.

Surrounded by family, friends and new colleagues, the cadets were sworn-in as constables of the RNC. The swearing-in ceremony marks a significant milestone in the careers of these officers who graduated from the Atlantic Police Academy in Prince Edward Island just last week.

Graduates took the Oath of Office and were presented with breast shields by Chief Patrick Roche, Deputy Chief Stephanie Lagace, and Deputy Chief Colin McNeil.

The newly appointed constables will be assigned to a coach officer with Operational Patrol Services in the Corner Brook and the Northeast Avalon Regions.

The RNC is actively recruiting for January 2026. Currently, the RNC has a class of 18 recruits attending the Atlantic Police Academy with another 20 anticipated to begin their training in the new year.

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Cst. James Cadigan, #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658