Premier Danny Williams announced this morning that Robert Johnston has been appointed Chief of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.
Johnston is currently deputy chief and will take over as police chief May 1.
Johnston will replace Chief Joe Browne who will retire from the RNC at the end of this month.
"Robert Johnston has had an impressive career with the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary having served the people of our province for 30 years," Williams said. "Mr. Johnston has played a significant role in the recent revival of the force and I am confident his extensive experience will ensure the RNC continues on its current path which has made it a leader in policing in North America."
Johnston is a 30-year veteran of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and has worked in the areas of criminal investigations, crisis negotiations, VIP security and tactical response and served most recently as Deputy Chief of Police responsible for the Criminal Operations Division.
Johnston has completed numerous courses in the areas of criminal investigation at the Canadian Police College in Ottawa. He is also a graduate from the Executive Development Course at the Centre for Management Development at Memorial University of Newfoundland and is a member of both the executive board for the John Howard Society and the board of directors for the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Robert Johnston has been appointed Chief of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
Robert Johnston File photo by Gary Hebbard/The Telegram
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- Alan
- - June 22, 2011 at 11:34:52
Congratulations Robert!
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- Anon
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:05:24
Mr. Johnston has played a significant role in the recent revival of the force and I am confident his extensive experience will ensure the RNC continues on its current path which has made it a leader in policing in North America
I believe the recent revival they are referring to is when they decided that drunk drivers are free to be free as long as they are MHA's or members of the force and Cocaine, Exstacy and pills are all fine and dandy getting cheaper and more plentiful as long as no one smokes a joint.
Boys, put your money in the right stocks because it looks like another drought is on the way for us evergreens. -
- David
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:05:16
outstanding....couldn't have happened to a better individual or police officer. Well done indeed.
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- Paul
- - July 2, 2010 at 15:00:40
Marcus, I don't know what Chief Johnston's credentials are, but a few initials behind your name does not always make you the best person for the job. Let me guess, you've got some of those fancy initials behind yours. Congratulations to Mr. Johnston! He will make a fine Chief. He is well respected, inside and outside of the force and his track/work record speaks for itself, degree or not.
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- Snowbird...
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:59:51
Congratulations Bob!
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- mercedes
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:56:03
The older cops never had degrees but the younger ones do, and the younger ones are definitely better then the older. They don't seem to employ the same bullying tactics. Experience for this position should if possible be accompanied by a college degree. And anyone handpicked by the premier seems to be troublesome to the populace in the long run! I wish you the best of luck,Mr. Johnstone!
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- Jean...
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:55:55
Tom Claw...sounds like you would not agree on any choice...being anit NL..
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- harvey
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:53:44
Let's see how fair this new police chief will be. Will he charge those Quebec Innu for the illegal, needless, senseless slaughter of endangered animals in a closed zone in Labrador ? Or will he treat any white man the same way and not charge him/her for any similar act ? Will there be a fair playing field and equal justice for all ? Or will there be a different set of rules of justice for different peoples ?
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- 2cents
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:53:39
A uni degree is good to have but i don't feel required in this position. i have a uni degree and professional designation, but neither makes me more qualified to weild great amounts of power than a man with solid experience and sound judgement....in fact i would say real life experience is the most critical qualification for this role and it seems like he has that.
And Marcus does any degree work for you? do you think merely going to uni is enlightening or is there a specific degree he should have. -
- Roger
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:52:34
Excellent choice........congratulations Chief Johnston
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- Marcus
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:51:57
What 'revival' are they talking about? Also, no University degree? I don't know why every other industry requires these, but with careers that involve wielding huge amounts of power a degree is only a secondary thought.
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- Edwina
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:50:59
This appointment is well deserved. Robert is a man of great honour and dignity. He has the characteristics and experience to lead our police force. I view him as a leader for the people. Congratulations Robert and all the best of luck on this new leadership path!
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- Randy
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:48:08
Congratulations to Bob! Couldn't have been a better person chosen for the position. Very capable , dedicated personable individual who will no doubt serve the community and the force quite well into the forseeable future.
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- Barb
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:47:58
Great choice for New RNC Chief.
Good Luck in the future. -
- tom
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:46:57
I am sure he is a nice man. Just imagine no education to speak of? No undergraduate degree , No masters degree and be given the reins of a 500 person military firmthat is less than stellar on issues in the ranks.
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- Jean...
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:43:36
Best choice they could of made....well deserved to a wonderful individual..Congratulations CHIEF Johnston...
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- Pleasant Pat
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:43:20
Nice mustache.
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- Roy
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:41:51
A well deserving individual has earned this appointment. He is a very good policeman who will do the RNC and the citizens proud. Congratulations Bob.
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- Peter
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:39:28
Was this not the same person who brought the wrongful charges that led to the wrongful conviction and incarceration of Greg Parsons? Lord help us if it is.
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- Jimmy Mac
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:39:26
Good Choice,
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- Jean...
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:38:57
Marcus....I don't think a Police Force is an industry....Experience and know how far outways a degree in this case...
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- 2 cents
- - July 2, 2010 at 14:38:49
Mr Johnson said he will be concentrating on Organized Crime and the drug trade. I hope he can live up to his promise to get drugs of the streets.
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- Anon
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:55:25
Mr. Johnston has played a significant role in the recent revival of the force and I am confident his extensive experience will ensure the RNC continues on its current path which has made it a leader in policing in North America
I believe the recent revival they are referring to is when they decided that drunk drivers are free to be free as long as they are MHA's or members of the force and Cocaine, Exstacy and pills are all fine and dandy getting cheaper and more plentiful as long as no one smokes a joint.
Boys, put your money in the right stocks because it looks like another drought is on the way for us evergreens. -
- David
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:55:13
outstanding....couldn't have happened to a better individual or police officer. Well done indeed.
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- Paul
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:48:40
Marcus, I don't know what Chief Johnston's credentials are, but a few initials behind your name does not always make you the best person for the job. Let me guess, you've got some of those fancy initials behind yours. Congratulations to Mr. Johnston! He will make a fine Chief. He is well respected, inside and outside of the force and his track/work record speaks for itself, degree or not.
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- Snowbird...
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:47:22
Congratulations Bob!
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- mercedes
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:42:44
The older cops never had degrees but the younger ones do, and the younger ones are definitely better then the older. They don't seem to employ the same bullying tactics. Experience for this position should if possible be accompanied by a college degree. And anyone handpicked by the premier seems to be troublesome to the populace in the long run! I wish you the best of luck,Mr. Johnstone!
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- Jean...
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:42:31
Tom Claw...sounds like you would not agree on any choice...being anit NL..
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- harvey
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:38:53
Let's see how fair this new police chief will be. Will he charge those Quebec Innu for the illegal, needless, senseless slaughter of endangered animals in a closed zone in Labrador ? Or will he treat any white man the same way and not charge him/her for any similar act ? Will there be a fair playing field and equal justice for all ? Or will there be a different set of rules of justice for different peoples ?
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- 2cents
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:38:44
A uni degree is good to have but i don't feel required in this position. i have a uni degree and professional designation, but neither makes me more qualified to weild great amounts of power than a man with solid experience and sound judgement....in fact i would say real life experience is the most critical qualification for this role and it seems like he has that.
And Marcus does any degree work for you? do you think merely going to uni is enlightening or is there a specific degree he should have. -
- Roger
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:36:58
Excellent choice........congratulations Chief Johnston
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- Marcus
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:35:55
What 'revival' are they talking about? Also, no University degree? I don't know why every other industry requires these, but with careers that involve wielding huge amounts of power a degree is only a secondary thought.
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- Edwina
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:34:08
This appointment is well deserved. Robert is a man of great honour and dignity. He has the characteristics and experience to lead our police force. I view him as a leader for the people. Congratulations Robert and all the best of luck on this new leadership path!
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- Randy
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:29:17
Congratulations to Bob! Couldn't have been a better person chosen for the position. Very capable , dedicated personable individual who will no doubt serve the community and the force quite well into the forseeable future.
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- Barb
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:28:59
Great choice for New RNC Chief.
Good Luck in the future. -
- tom
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:27:13
I am sure he is a nice man. Just imagine no education to speak of? No undergraduate degree , No masters degree and be given the reins of a 500 person military firmthat is less than stellar on issues in the ranks.
Only in NL. -
- Jean...
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:21:52
Best choice they could of made....well deserved to a wonderful individual..Congratulations CHIEF Johnston...
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- Pleasant Pat
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:21:18
Nice mustache.
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- Roy
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:18:41
A well deserving individual has earned this appointment. He is a very good policeman who will do the RNC and the citizens proud. Congratulations Bob.
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- Peter
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:14:44
Was this not the same person who brought the wrongful charges that led to the wrongful conviction and incarceration of Greg Parsons? Lord help us if it is.
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- Jimmy Mac
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:14:40
Good Choice,
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- Jean...
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:13:59
Marcus....I don't think a Police Force is an industry....Experience and know how far outways a degree in this case...
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- 2 cents
- - July 1, 2010 at 21:13:47
Mr Johnson said he will be concentrating on Organized Crime and the drug trade. I hope he can live up to his promise to get drugs of the streets.
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