Investigation
Arm Fracture During Arrest
Date Published: 2015-07-08
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: Halifax Regional Police
Summary
At approximately 6:00a.m. on October 11, 2014, police arrested a 38- year-old male, the Affected Person (AP), who was walking along Magazine Hill from Dartmouth to Bedford. After his arrest he complained of a sore left arm. He was examined by EHS at the Halifax Regional Police (HRP) booking area, and was then taken to the QEII Hospital for further examination. Later in the morning it was determined he had suffered a fracture in his left arm. As a result, and in accordance with the provisions of the Police Act, HRP contacted SiRT around 9a.m. to report the matter. SiRT commenced its investigation later that day. The investigation was completed on May 12, 2015. The investigation was delayed somewhat as investigators awaited receipt of certain video evidence related to the matter. During the investigation, SiRT interviewed five civilian witnesses, and five police witnesses. AP was also interviewed twice. In addition, SiRT’s investigation included the review of: video of a break and…