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Halifax Regional Police
Police department in Halifax, Canada / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Halifax Regional Police (HRP) is one of a number of law enforcement agencies operating in the Halifax, Nova Scotia; the other primaries being the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian Forces Military Police. The city also is home to a small detachment of the Canadian National Railway Police.
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Halifax Regional Police | |
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Motto | Leading and partnering in our community to serve and protect. |
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Formed | October 28, 1864 |
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Legal jurisdiction | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
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Overseen by Commission | Halifax Board of Police Commissioners |
Sworn members | 615 |
Unsworn members | 321 |
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Stations | 8 |
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The force has a total strength of 531 sworn officers, 151 civilian staff, 170 crossing guards, nine K-9 dogs and two horses. It is headed by Don Maclean, chief of police. HRP is also responsible for armed security and response at Halifax Stanfield International Airport. A household in the Halifax Regional Municipality typically pays around C$28.39 per month for police services.[1]