Halifax police board hires Toronto law firm to conduct independent review of Aug. 18, 2021

by Zane Woodford May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

A Halifax Regional Police officer threatens to pepper spray protesters as officers transport an arrested man to a patrol car on Brunswick Street on Aug. 18, 2021. — Photo: Zane Woodford

Cooper, Sandler, Shime & Schwartzentruber LLP will conduct the review for $250,000.

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Halifax police board hires Toronto law firm to conduct independent review of Aug. 18, 2021

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