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Category: Policing

Posted inMorning File

The Port of Sydney discovers wind

by Tim Bousquet March 27, 2023March 27, 2023

Someone is out there either re-purposing actual RCMP gear or manufacturing look-alike RCMP gear for civilian use with the endorsement and encouragement of the RCMP.

A close up of the HRP crest on the sign for the Halifax Regional Police headquarters on Gottingen Street in June 2021.
Posted inPolicing

Halifax police board looks to improve its budget process, citing ‘frustration’

A young white man with a dark beard, looking seriously at the viewer in a black and white photo by Zane Woodford March 10, 2023March 10, 2023
Food is displayed on the side of a van that says MOBILE FOOD MARKET on the side. It's a sunny day.
Posted inCity Hall

Halifax council endorses food security and public safety plans

A young white man with a dark beard, looking seriously at the viewer in a black and white photo by Zane Woodford March 8, 2023March 15, 2023
Halifax Regional Police cruisers lined up behind headquarters on Gottingen Street in June 2021. They're so shiny and white.
Posted inCity Hall, Policing

Declassified report details rising long-term absences among Halifax Regional Police

A young white man with a dark beard, looking seriously at the viewer in a black and white photo by Zane Woodford March 6, 2023March 13, 2023
A man in a police uniform looks to his left. In the foreground, there's a big red light out of focus. In the background, there's a blue Halifax Regional Police logo on the wall.
Posted inCrime and Courts, Policing

Halifax police chief appeals review board decision, then ‘discontinues’ proceeding

A young white man with a dark beard, looking seriously at the viewer in a black and white photo by Zane Woodford February 28, 2023March 7, 2023
The front steps of the warm and welcoming red brick building that is the Halifax Regional Police headquarters on Gottingen Street in June 2021.
Posted inCity Hall

Halifax police overstated progress on IT audit recommendations after ‘misunderstanding’

A young white man with a dark beard, looking seriously at the viewer in a black and white photo by Zane Woodford February 23, 2023March 2, 2023
A smiling man and woman in matching blue police uniform stand with a German Shepard between them.
Posted inCrime and Courts, Policing

Halifax police officer alleges workplace harassment in complaint against union

A young white man with a dark beard, looking seriously at the viewer in a black and white photo by Zane Woodford February 16, 2023February 23, 2023
A woman with dark blonde hair looking to her left
Posted inMass Murders 2020

Federal government defends Lisa Banfield lawsuit, denying ‘baseless investigation’

A young white man with a dark beard, looking seriously at the viewer in a black and white photo by Zane Woodford February 9, 2023February 16, 2023
Posted inPolicing

Halifax councillors to consider additions — and reductions — to police budget

A young white man with a dark beard, looking seriously at the viewer in a black and white photo by Zane Woodford February 3, 2023February 3, 2023
A closeup of the Halifax Regional Police Headquarters sign on the brick wall beside the front steps to their building on Gottingen Street in June 2021
Posted inPolicing

Halifax police board recommends increased budget, rejects proposed new positions

A young white man with a dark beard, looking seriously at the viewer in a black and white photo by Zane Woodford January 31, 2023January 31, 2023

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