Investigation
CBRPS Disturbance at Hockey Tournament – NSRJP Referral
File Number: 2023-008
Date Opened: 2023-03-02
Date Closed: 2023-11-27
Date Published: 2024-01-30
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: Cape Breton Regional Police
Status: Concluded
Decision: Referred to NSRJP
Summary
On February 21, 2023, the Cape Breton Regional Police Service (“CBRPS”) contacted the SiRT regarding a complaint it had received regarding the conduct of off-duty members of the CBRPS at a children’s hockey tournament on February 11, 2023. It was alleged that an off-duty officer had caused a disturbance by yelling profanities and failing to leave an arena when directed to do so. Upon review of the initial information, the former SiRT Director determined that this was a matter of public interest to be investigated. The SiRT commenced its investigation on March 2, 2023. The investigation concluded on November 27, 2023…