Halifax Police Board to Contact Justice Minister After RCMP Cancels Satellite Offices
The Halifax police board passed a motion by Becky Kent to write to the justice minister after the Halifax RCMP announced on Oct. 19 that it will not proceed with planned satellite offices in Eastern Passage, Fall River, and Beechville.
During a presentation on Oct. 19, the Halifax RCMP announced that it will not proceed with plans to open satellite offices in Eastern Passage, Fall River, and Beechville. The decision cancels the planned facilities for all three communities.
In response to the announcement, the police board passed a motion introduced by Becky Kent. The motion directs the board to write to the justice minister regarding the RCMP’s changes to the satellite office plans.
The formal communication initiated by the police board follows the RCMP's confirmation during the October presentation that the three locations would no longer receive the planned satellite offices.