New Brunswick Provincial Police

New Brunswick Provincial Police
Agency overview
Formed 1927[1]
Dissolved April 1, 1932[2]
Superseding agency RCMP "J" Division
Jurisdictional structure
Operations jurisdiction New Brunswick, Canada
Headquarters Fredericton

The New Brunswick Provincial Police was the policing body for the Canadian province of New Brunswick from 1927 to 1932. It was originally established in preparation for the opening of government liquor stores.[1] It was superseded by the "J" Division of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on April 1, 1932.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Marquis, Greg (1990). "The History of Policing in the Maritime Provinces: Themes and Prospects". Urban History Review. 19 (2): 84–89. doi:10.7202/1017677ar. Although they were better trained than most police in the region, the New Brunswick Provincial Police, formed in 1927 prior to the opening of government liquor stores, did not lack experienced men.
  2. 1 2 "About the RCMP in New Brunswick". Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Retrieved October 11, 2017. Contract policing in the province began on April 1st, 1932 when the RCMP assumed the responsibilities of the Provincial Police Force


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