Investigation
HRP Sexual Assault Investigation
Date Published: 2014-04-09
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: Halifax Regional Police
Summary
On August 6, 2013 SiRT was contacted by the Halifax Regional Police (HRP) about an allegation of sexual assault they had received from an adult woman against a male constable. In accordance with the provisions of the Police Act HRP referred the matter to SiRT that same day. The allegations relate to an incident occurring at the woman’s home on July 6, 2013. On August 12, SiRT began the investigation. On August 20, 2013, SiRT investigators arrested Cst. Dennis Dale Kelsey, a 57- year-old member of HRP. Cst. Kelsey entered a not guilty plea to the charge on March 3, 2014, and the matter has been set for trial in Halifax Provincial Court on November 17and 18, 2014. SiRT’s investigation concluded on March 6, 2014. The completion of the investigation awaited the completion of forensic testing and the setting of a trial date. During the investigation SiRT interviewed or received reports from three witness police officers, and four civilians, including the complainant. Relevant Legal Iss…