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Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) was formed in 1833 and formally established in 1871, making it the oldest police force in North America. When it was created in the 19th century, it was modeled after the Royal Irish Constabulary. The RNC is the provincial police force of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador and serves alongside the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, which is contracted by the provincial government to provide provincial and community policing services.
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary serves mainly major metropolitan areas while the RCMP serves 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
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