Lawrence Herchmer

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Lawrence William Herchmer (25 April 1840 – 17 February 1915) served as the fifth Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, from April 1, 1886 to July 31, 1900. Although Herchmer gained a reputation as a tyrant during his tenure as commissioner, the RCMP under his command became better organized, trained, and respected, with a marked improvement in esprit du corps. Herchmer introduced the wide-brimmed hats to the uniform and the famous musical ride.

[edit] External links

• Biography at the Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online
• RCMP Museum

Police appointments
Preceded by Acheson Irvine	Commissioner of the North West Mounted Police 1886-1900	Succeeded by Aylesworth Perry