Saint John Police Force

• NB Police Association disputes chief’s claim that complaints were union tactic

  The union representing police in New Brunswick says complaints aimed at St. John chief Robert Bruce last year have not been investigated on their merits.

  Canada

  Apr 11
  
• Saint John, N.B., police chief claims officer complaints against him are union tactic

  The police chief in Saint John, N.B., says complaints against him by several unionized officers are “disappointing and predictable.”

  Canada

  Apr 8
  
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• Sergeant with Saint John, N.B., police for 37 years charged with sexual assault

  A sergeant with 37 years of service with the police force in Saint John, N.B., has been charged with sexual assault and breaching public trust.

  Crime

  Nov 4, 2025
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• Saint John police chief discusses future of force amid harassment claims

  Amidst questions around the leadership at Saint John Police Force and allegations of harassment, Chief Robert Bruce said he intends to continue in his role.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2025
• Saint John councillor wants police commission abolished

  Coun. Gerry Lowe says if the police force was run by the city, council would be aware of the details of workplace harassment allegations against the police chief.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2025
• Police force members in New Brunswick file harassment complaints against police chief

  Saint John's police force has said it won’t comment on the complaints because it does not want to interfere with a judicial process.

  Canada

  Sep 25, 2025
• Still no charges in N.B. boys’ killings as suspect remains in hospital

  Authorities say the man, whose identity has not been released, will face two first-degree murder charges once his condition allows him to make a court appearance.

  Crime

  Feb 11, 2025
• Police watchdog investigating after 48-year-old man dies in Saint John, N.B. cell

  Police in Saint John, N.B., say a man has died in their custody after he was detailed for allegedly being intoxicated in public.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2023
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• 2 K9s join Saint John Police Force to take a bite out of crime

  Two K9s, Maverick and Arlo, have joined the ranks at the Saint John Police Force and will take calls with their handlers Const. Mike Jackson and Const. Scott Boyles.

  Crime

  Nov 9, 2023
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• Saint John Police Force arms officers with less-lethal beanbag guns

  The Saint John Police Force has armed four officers and trained 16 on new less-lethal beanbag guns to expand the force's toolkit.

  Crime

  Aug 22, 2023