Joe Boland retiring as Royal Newfoundland Constabulary chief at end of July The head of the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is ending a nearly 40-year career with the force this summer. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: May 04, 2021 8:01 AM NT | Last Updated: May 4 Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Chief Joe Boland is set to retire at the end of July. (Mark Quinn/CBC) Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Chief Joe Boland is retiring this summer, ending a 40-year career in policing. A spokesperson for the force confirmed Monday evening Boland will leave the job at the end of July. He was named chief in 2017, replacing Bill Janes, who was appointed to the top job in 2014.