Investigation
Sexual Assault Allegation Against Officer
Date Published: 2015-01-20
Province: Nova Scotia
Police Agency: Halifax Regional Police
Summary
On the evening of March 24, 2014, SiRT received a referral from a lawyer, indicating that the lawyer’s client had information regarding an allegation of sexual assault against a male member of the Halifax Regional Police (HRP), Officer 1. SiRT then made contact with the lawyer’s client, a young adult female, the Affected Person (AP). As a result of the information she provided, SiRT commenced an investigation that evening into an allegation against Officer 1. No media release was issued at the time to protect the integrity of the investigation. The Police Act mandates that all allegations of sexual assault against a police officer must be investigated by SiRT. The investigation concluded on October 31, 2014. The conclusion was delayed for reasons noted below. This report has been delayed somewhat due to SiRT’s current case volume. During the investigation SiRT took two statements from AP, as well as statements from six civilian witnesses. Acomplete forensic examination was condu…