Leanne Fitch

• Anne MacLellan withdraws as commissioner into Nova Scotia shooting inquiry

  Anne McLellan, former deputy prime minister has withdrawn as a commissioner into the shooting spree in April that left 22 people dead. 

  Crime

  Jul 31, 2020
  
• After backlash, governments agree to hold public inquiry into Nova Scotia shooting

  The inquiry will be equipped with the ability to summon witnesses or require them to provide evidence as well as the power to subpoena documents. 

  Crime

  Jul 28, 2020
  
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• Review of Nova Scotia shooting to examine cause, police response and victim engagement

  A final report from the three-person review panel will be provided to the federal and provincial government by Aug. 31, 2021, before it is made public.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2020
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• Former commanding officer of N.B. RCMP to become new Fredericton police chief

  The replacement for retiring Fredericton Police Chief Leanne Fitch has been recommended to City Council. Former RCMP "J" Division Head Roger L. Brown will assume the post in June.

  Canada

  Apr 16, 2019
• ‘It’s one of the best of its class’: Drone donated to Fredericton Police Force

  Six officers will be trained as drone pilots and will have to pass Transport Canada testing and exams before the force begins using the device in June.

  Canada

  Mar 20, 2019
• Fredericton police chief says it could take 2 years for staffing levels to stabilize in wake of shooting

  Chief Leanne Fitch told media on Thursday that a number of officers are still unable to return to their full duties and that 14 officers are expected to retire.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2018
• Woman recounts terrifying moments after gunshots rang out in Fredericton shooting

  As Fredericton struggles in the aftermath of the deadly shooting, residents of the apartment buildings returning home for the first time since the shooting offered new details of what occurred.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2018
• We’ll do better on French, police chief says after complaint about traffic stop

  Chief Leanne Fitch says the force's testing has found that more than 30 employees have varying degrees of proficiency in French.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2018
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• Fredericton police controversies could divide public opinion: prof

  Crime within the Fredericton police force is a hot-button topic, but it may not be as common as people think, according to a criminology professor at a local university.

  Crime

  Jan 19, 2016
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• Fredericton Police Chief Leanne Fitch being investigated by N.B Police Commission

  The city of Fredericton also confirmed the complaint, but would not comment further on the investigation.

  Jan 12, 2016