Investigation
Halifax Arrest
Date Published: 2012-06-20
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: Halifax Regional Police
Summary
On April 21st, 2012, at 8:20p.m. the Director received a referral from the Halifax Regional Police Service (“HRP”). This related to an incident occurring at approximately 7:40p.m. near the intersections of Federal and McAlpine Avenues in Halifax. It involved two subject HRP officers and a 61year old female injured party (referred to as “AB”). The Serious Incident Response Team (“SiRT”) responded and commenced an investigation. This included interviews with sixteen civilian witnesses and receipt of police reports. The two subject officers are not legally required to provide any written notes or reports, but did consent to provide that information to the SiRT. The investigation concluded on June 12, 2012. On the evening of April 21st, AB was seen by neighbours standing in the middle of the street holding an empty picture frame and dresser drawer, making motions at passing cars, stopping some, and attempting to grab at their door handles. The woman, described as usually a very nice …