Investigation
Death in Police Custody
Date Published: 2024-05-13
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: Halifax Regional Police
Summary
On December 14, 2023, the SiRT received a referral from the Halifax Regional Police ( “HRP”) regarding an incident that had occurred in the HRP Prisoner Care Facility. The Affected Party (“AP”) was housed in cells on December 14, 2023, and went into medical distress after tying his shirt around his neck and the cell bars in an attempt to end his life. EHS attended and transported the AP to hospital. He passed away on December 15, 2023, after cessation of medical intervention. In this matter, two officers were identified as Subj ect Officers (“SO”s) as they were responsible for the HRP Prisoner Care Facility. Subject Officer #1 (“SO1”) is a Sergeant with HRP, and Subject Officer #2 (“SO2”) is a Special Constable. In accordance with the Serious Incident Response Team Regulations made under the Police Act , the SiRT has jurisdiction to investigate police officers as well as special constables while employed by police working in a lock- up facility such as the HRP Prisoner Care Facility. T…