News Release

HRM Announces Realignment of Policing Services

(Friday, February 18, 2005) – To continue realizing efficiencies and provide enhanced policing as part of the Policing Study, HRM today announced an upcoming realignment of policing services between Halifax Regional Police and RCMP Halifax Detachment.

Effective April 1, RCMP resources will be redeployed to meet policing demands. This will ensure a better distribution of RCMP resources throughout HRM and specifically address needs in the Sackville area.

As a result of the redeployment, Halifax Regional Police will assume responsibility for the area commonly referred to as the Sambro Loop and the Purcells Cove - Herring Cove Loop. This area is a natural geographic extension of our existing West Division, which will result in service efficiencies.

The realignment will enable RCMP and HRP to more effectively share resources to better serve our community. Overall, this is a win-win situation for the citizens we serve.

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John O’Brien
490-6531