Much More than Police: The Newfoundland Constabulary, 1871–1949
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The Newfoundland Constabulary was formed and led by a series of inspectors—all profiled here—and each put their own stamp on the organization. Their work guided the rank and file who not only enforced the law on land and sea but provided health, welfare, and social services to the public—roles that extended well beyond those of traditional police work. Encompassing a detective division, a mounted unit, and the fire department in St. John’s, the Newfoundland Constabulary also kept the peace in outports such as Botwood, Brigus, and Bonavista and the industrial centres of Bell Island, Corner Brook, and Grand Falls. Few people today are aware of the breadth of the Constabulary’s contributions.
As in our own era, the Constabulary was forced to respond to ever-changing demands beyond even the vagaries of politics, including massive fires in St. John’s, epidemics, the Depression and two World Wars, the appearance of new technologies, and the advances and events of—even integration with—other contemporary law enforcement agencies.
Much More than Police collects this remarkable history in one place. It comprehensively documents the impressive challenges and achievements of the Constabulary during the relatively unknown pre-Confederation years, promoting a legacy of solid policing that deserves to be celebrated.
Terry Carlson
Terry Carlson spent more than three decades as the executive director of the John Howard Society (NL), where he promoted just and humane responses to the causes and consequences of crime and helped to significantly expand the agency and its programs and services. His work has been recognized with local, regional, and national awards. Born and raised in St. John’s, he holds M.A. and M.S.W. degrees from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a Ph.D. in criminology from the University of Manchester, England. Carlson’s long-standing interest in research and criminal justice history led him to publish several works on the correctional system. He has also taught at Memorial, volunteered with a number of community organizations, and worked contractually for the provincial Department of Justice. He lives in St. John’s with his wife, Barb.
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