Date Published: 2015-08-18

Province: Nova Scotia

Police Agency: Halifax Regional Police

On March 4, 2015, the Halifax Regional Police (HRP) referred to SiRT a complaint they had received from a manager at Casino Nova Scotia. That person had informed HRP on February 28, 2015, that he observed a male HRP member, Officer 1, possibly in violation of certain court ordered conditions by being present in the Casino. SiRT began its investigation of the matter on March 4. Given the uncertain nature of the violation, at the time no media release was issued. The investigation was completed on May 19th, 2015. During the investigation SiRT took statements from three civilian witnesses, and received notes from one police officer. In addition, HRP file material was reviewed, and video evidence was received from Casino Nova Scotia. The investigation revealed that Officer 1was subject to court conditions that prohibit him from being in an establishment licensed to serve alcohol unless it held an eating establishment licence. The evidence also showed that Officer 1was at the casino …

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