 It existed from 1935 to 1949, at which point it was merged into the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).209 men served as Rangers during its existence, though at any given time the force did not exceed 72 members.The Commission of Government decided to model the Newfoundland Ranger force on the RCMP and not the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary which at the time were in operation at St. John's.