Director's Message
Erin Nauss is the Director of the Serious Incident Response Team that is responsible for the oversight of serious incidents involving police in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.
Erin Nauss was appointed to a 5-year term in April 2024 after serving as interim Director for seven months.
Erin has been practicing law for 19 years and has held various leadership and management positions with the Nova Scotia Department of Justice.
Most recently, she was a Managing Lawyer for the Legal Services Division and previously the Director of Legislation and Federal Provincial Territorial Relations.
Erin is a graduate of Mount Allison University and the University of New Brunswick Faculty of Law.
Message From Civilian Director
“As Director of SiRT, I look forward to progressing the work of our team, through professional, independent, and transparent investigations. Oversight of police is an important part of the justice system. I am committed to building public confidence in the oversight of police in all communities of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.”
Erin Nauss
Director
Message from Assistant Director, Rebecca Butler
Rebecca Butler is the Assistant Director of the Serious Incident Response Team (SiRT) and oversees the Fredericton office. She joined SiRT as the first ever Assistant Director in January 2024.
Rebecca has been practicing law for 12 years with a focus on criminal law but has experience in variety of practice areas. Prior to joining SiRT, Rebecca worked as Crown Prosecutor and as a private practice lawyer. Rebecca is a graduate of Memorial University of Newfoundland and the University of New Brunswick Faculty of Law.
“I am incredibly proud to be part of SiRT. We have an experienced team who are committed to ensuring thorough and impartial investigations of serious incidents involving police. The oversight of police is integral to public confidence in policing and ensuring police accountability. I look forward to continuing this important work within Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.”
Rebecca Butler
Assistant Director