Chief Jean-Michel Blais

• N.S. justice minister suspends police street checks on pedestrians, vehicle passengers

  The decision was unveiled Wednesday afternoon, three weeks after the release of an independent report recommended banning or strictly regulating street checks in Nova Scotia.

  Canada

  Apr 17, 2019
  
• Halifax Board of Police Commissioners down to 1 candidate for new chief

  With Halifax Regional Police Chief of Police Jean-Michel Blais on his way out, the municipality has nearly found a replacement.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2019
  
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• Report on Halifax police street checks to be made public Wednesday

  The report investigates the crime-fighting potential of street checks and weighs it against the possible negative impact on racialized communities.

  Crime

  Mar 21, 2019
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• Court upholds decision to reinstate pay for Halifax police officer leading up to conviction

  Const. George Farmer was found guilty of voyeurism, trespassing by night and breach of trust in connection with incidents at the Esquire Motel in between Nov. 23 and Dec. 3, 2017.

  Crime

  Mar 19, 2019
• Halifax police probe allegations that evidence was mishandled, staffers on leave

  Four civilian employees have been placed on administrative leave.

  Crime

  Nov 2, 2018
• Halifax Regional Police Chief Jean Michel Blais retiring next year

  Halifax Regional Police Chief Jean Michel Blais has announced his plan to retire by March 31, 2019.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2018
• Nova Scotia shuts down NDP call to end street checks

  The provincial government says it won't heed an NDP call to "immediately" force police services in Nova Scotia to end street checks.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2017
• Expect changes to Halifax police street check policies in fall 2017: chief

  Even as the analysis into police street checks in Halifax continues, the municipality's top cop says policy changes are on the way.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2017
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• Racism in Halifax addressed during annual police service at church

  Chief Jean Michel-Blais addresses packed church during annual service working to eliminate racism.

  Politics

  Mar 19, 2017
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• Police, officials looking ‘very, very closely’ at causes of Halifax gun violence

  Officials believe some of the shootings within the Halifax Regional Municipality are the result of beefs or disputes between people.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2016