Manitoba Provincial Police

The Manitoba Provincial Police (MPP) was the policing body for the Canadian province of Manitoba from 1871 to 1932.[1] In 1871, Frank Villiers created a force of 24 men, after becoming the first Manitoba Provincial Police chief. Following his dismissal the following year, he was replaced by Louis de Plainval, who previously served as his deputy.

Manitoba Provincial Police
AbbreviationMPP
Agency overview
Formed1871
Dissolved1932
Jurisdictional structure
Legal jurisdictionProvincial
Operational structure
HeadquartersWinnipeg

Downsizing in early years

With the Government of Manitoba facing financial problems, the strength of the Manitoba Provincial Police was reduced to 16 officers in August 1872, then to seven officers in March 1873, which led to Louis de Plainval resigning in protest, with Richard Power replacing him. The following month, all horses owned by the Manitoba Provincial Police were reportedly sold. As a result, all officers were stationed within 32 kilometers of Winnipeg, serving in detachments at Selkirk, Kildonan and St. Norbert. In January 1874, further cuts led to the force consisting only of Manitoba Provincial Police chief Richard Power. [2]

Demise of the Manitoba Provincial Police

In 1932, the Manitoba Provincial Police force was replaced by the "D" Division of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Upon being disbanded, it had a strength of 74 officers.[1]

Officers killed in the line of duty
  • Richard Power (1850 or 1851 - July 28, 1880) – Drowned[3]
  • Charles Rooke (May 5, 1876 - February 3, 1913) – Shot[3]
  • Alexander McCurdy (? - November 11, 1920) – Shot[3]
  • James Uttley (? - November 16, 1920) – Shot[3]

References
  1. Templeman, Jack (July 11, 2011). "Historical Stories: Manitoba Provincial Police". Winnipeg Police Service. City of Winnipeg. Retrieved October 4, 2017.
  2. "Manitoba History: Manitoba's Finest"., Manitoba History: Manitoba's Finest, retrieved January 27, 2019
  3. , Canadian Police And Peace Officer's Memorial, retrieved October 4, 2017


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