Investigation
CBRPS Obstruction Investigation
Date Published: 2015-05-22
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: Cape Breton Regional Police
Summary
In early September, 2013, SiRT was contacted by the Cape Breton Regional Police Service (CBRPS). They had received information from an individual who made allegations of obstruction of justice against a CBRPS officer (Officer 1) that may impact an ongoing prosecution. Given the nature of the allegations in this case, and the potential for a negative impact on the use of certain investigatory techniques, no media release was made at the outset of this matter. As a result, SiRT commenced the investigation on September 16, 2013, which concluded on April 30, 2015. Numerous investigative steps were taken which involved an extensive review of significant documentation. Sixteen civilian witnesses were interviewed. No witness police officers were interviewed. As the investigation progressed, information obtained caused SiRT to broaden the investigation to include two other CBRPS officers, Officer 2and Officer 3. The potential offences under consideration also broadened to include possib…