New pilot project launched to support the RNC

The provincial government has unveiled a new Special Constable pilot initiative that is aimed at supporting the RNC and its work on the Northeast Avalon.

Special Constables will be hired by the RNC to perform low-risk duties, allowing front-line officers to better use their full range of expertise. Duties include non-core police functions such as supervising detained individuals, guarding crime scenes, traffic control, and assisting with administrative duties.

These constables will undergo a comprehensive 10-week training program, including six weeks of in-class training delivered by the Atlantic Police Academy, followed by four weeks of on-the-job training with the RNC. Approximately 10 to 12 Special Constables will then be assigned to platoons in the Northeast Avalon region.

Recruitment will begin this Fall, and training will be delivered in Winter 2026.