Ray E. Zinck

RAY E. ZINCK, whose full name was Raymond George Zinck, served with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for thirty-seven years, joining in December 1951 and retiring in 1988 with the rank of Superintendent. He was the author of nine books, many drawing on his experiences in Labrador and reflections on policing and northern life.

Zinck was a graduate of the Canadian Police College and the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, and completed studies in criminology at Saint Mary’s University. He received the RCMP Long Service Medal, Gold Clasp and Star, a Commanding Officer’s Commendation, and the Queen’s Jubilee Medal.

Raymond lived in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, after retiring from Corner Brook, Newfoundland.

Ray E. Zinck’s books are published by Turner Publishing.

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