The Halifax Board of Police Commissioners heard an earful from residents about the proposed $95 million operating budget for Halifax Regional Police, which includes an increase of more than $6 million.
Halifax Regional Police search for evidence at a crime scene on Roleika Drive in Dartmouth in this file photo from May 26, 2022. - Ryan TaplinIf money is so tight, HRM shouldn’t be spending on increases for policing, said several residents on Monday night.$95 million operating budget for Halifax Regional Police, which includes an increase of more than $6 million.
A special, in-person meeting was held on Jan. 16 where more than 20 residents shared their thoughts on the HRP budget . The board decided to have a second meeting on Monday, this time virtual, for people who couldn’t attend the in-person meeting.Kylee Nunn, who lives in north-end Halifax, said she was nervous speaking publicly but was clear on her experiences with HRP.
“Particularly for racialized communities, a combination of bias and comprehensive training during wellness checks has been dangerous for people seeking help. This causes additional trauma, grieving and fear for communities that are impacted by these harms.” “We take those allegations very seriously and when they’re presented at meetings like this without full context and supporting information, it leaves people with the wrong impression and doesn’t allow us to properly investigate,” he said.
Hue Martin, Nova Scotia director for the National Police Federation , said the policing landscape is very dynamic with recommendations pending from the Mass Casualty Commission and new policing standards coming from the Department of Justice.
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