Street Checks
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First person of colour elected as new chair of the Halifax Board of Police Commissioners
The Halifax Board of Police Commissioners provides civilian governance and oversight for the Halifax Regional Police on behalf of Regional Council. Continue reading
New Halifax Regional Police chief sworn in, promises to be inclusive, respectful
The force will officially welcome Daniel Kinsella during a special swearing-in ceremony at the Nova Centre. Continue reading
Former Chief Justice of N.S. Supreme Court to examine legality of Halifax street checks
Michael MacDonald has agreed to assist the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission as they attempt to provide an independent legal opinion on street checks. Continue reading
Halifax Board of Police Commissioners to seek opinion on legality of street checks
Both the Halifax Regional Police and the RCMP confirmed in writing they won’t be apologizing for the policy of street checks “at this time.” Continue reading
There will be no apologies from Halifax police, RCMP over street checks
Although the province’s justice minister has formally instituted a moratorium on street checks both organizations are declining the request to apologize. Continue reading
Questions of diversity raised as Halifax appoints new police chief
The new chief was hired after a nationwide search which the selection panel says brought forward a diverse group of candidates from both a gender and cultural perspective. Continue reading
Halifax police address moratorium on street checks in Nova Scotia
A street check ban is the first option recommended in the 186-page Street Check Review report issued by Professor Scot Wortley, a doctor of criminology at the University of Toronto. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
N.S. government punts police street check decision by another week
Part of the delay is understanding the true definition and intent of a “street check,” so that new rules can be written with airtight accuracy. Continue reading
Rally to end street checks held in Halifax following release of damning report
Halifax police officers were on hand during the peaceful protest, which lasted about 60 minutes. Officers say there were no issues. Continue reading