Message from the Chief of Police
Halifax Regional Police is dedicated to providing safe communities in HRM.
In our efforts to maintain strong two-way communication with the community, we hope this website and the services it provides will be helpful in our goal to make the community a safer place in which to live and work.
We encourage you to get involved in your community and work hand-in-hand with police to initiate crime prevention programs to help maintain a high standard of living and safety of which we can be proud.
Jean-Michel Blais
Chief of Police |
Chief's latest message - December 2012 - Perspectives on Public Safety |
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The Chief, Deputies and Superintendents in charge of each division make up the Police Executive Management Team, which is responsible for the overall operation of the organization.
The Chief reports to Regional Council, the Chief Administrative Officer and the Board of Police Commissioners.
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Chaplaincy Unit
Halifax Regional Police has three chaplains, all of whom are available on a 24-hour basis. The Chaplains are of great assistance in situations where death notifications must be made and at critical incidents. They also dedicate many hours of service to members outside of actual police activity by working with HRP's Employee Assistance Program.
Diversity Unit
The Equity Diversity Officer position was created to help ensure strong relationships are developed with culturally diverse communities.
Professional Standards
The Professional Standards unit is responsible for the timely and impartial invesigation and resolution of complaints filed by the public and internally by police members regarding conduct of HRP officers and policies.
Public Relations
The Public Relations Unit responds to the external and internal communication needs of the community and police service.
The Unit issues approximately 250 news releases a year, including community safety alerts and media advisories.
Public Relations is responsible for managing the HRP website and social media, organizing the department's annual recognition and awards night, as well as special events and projects.
The Unit provides continual assistance to members with regard to internal and external communication initiatives, recognition and awards programs and media guidance and awareness.
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