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N.W. Mounted Police Hist. 
a federal police force organized in 1873 to bring law and order to the Northwest, the name after 1904 being the Royal North West Mounted Police and after 1920 the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
See also: North West Mounted Police Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- 1902 (1957) The N.W. Mounted Police, a governmental military force, effectually protects the people and their property, at the same time performing the duties of sheriffs and constables.
- 1902 (1957) The N.W. Mounted Police, a governmental military force, effectually protects the people and their property, at the same time performing the duties of sheriffs and constables.