Halifax Regional Police Association Archives

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Raymond Sheppard: Thoughts on addressing racism at Halifax police

June 16, 2020

Raymond Sheppard with some things Halifax police must do now. “The chief of police, the mayor and Regional Council must halt negotiations with the police union until such time that the union stops advocating to keep officers who have committed racist acts.”

Judy Haiven: Who trusts the police and their union?

March 4, 2020 3 Comments

The Halifax Police union isn’t happy with chief Dan Kinsella. Judy Haiven takes a closer look at police unions in Halifax and country-wide, who tend to unquestioningly defend police brutality.