Justice
August 26, 2013
The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Justice, is congratulating the 18 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) cadets who formally graduated on Saturday (August 24) from Memorial University’s Diploma Program in Police Studies. The cadets became official officers of the RNC during their graduation and swearing-in ceremony which was held at The Field House at Memorial.
“The 18 men and women who graduated this weekend will be great contributors to the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary,” said Minister King. “I commend them for choosing such a worthy profession. Throughout their studies, these recruit cadets displayed the care, diligence, and extensive effort that is required of our province’s police officers as they work to maintain safe and secure communities in Newfoundland and Labrador.”
The Diploma Program in Police Studies has been offered since 2004 by Memorial University. It gives RNC cadets the opportunity to train in Newfoundland and Labrador as they gain the information and experience that are necessary to become a police officer. To date, 211 police officers have graduated from the program and these graduates make up more than half of the RNC’s current police force.
“I am very honored to welcome the new recruit constables to the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary,” said Police Chief Robert P. Johnston. “They are exceptional young women and men who have chosen policing as a career and we look forward to helping them achieve their goals in the field of law enforcement.”
The Provincial Government recognizes the need for an effective and well-trained police force. Since 2004, over 140 police officers have been added to the province’s police forces and annual policing budgets have increased by over $50 million.
Media contact:
Luke Joyce
Director of Communications
Department of Justice
709-729-6985, 725-4165
lukejoyce@gov.nl.ca
2013 08 26 11:25 a.m.