HALIFAX Halifax, the largest city in the Maritimes, has seen its share of deadly gun violence. Now that municipalities are getting the go-ahead from the federal government to ban handguns, Mayor Mike Savage says they are considering their options. I think in terms of handguns, handguns are different than long guns, and I think it s an issue of big concern to mayors, police chiefs, public safety officials in cities everywhere, Savage said. We ll have to look at it, work with our staff and the province, see what our options are. The new federal gun control legislation will include a buy-back program of legally owned firearms that Ottawa has deemed to be so-called assault-style weapons but it s not mandatory.
Posted: Dec 14, 2020 9:19 PM AT | Last Updated: December 15, 2020
Body cameras worn by officers can create transparency and build trust, say police.(Robert Short/CBC)
The introduction of body cameras for officers with the Halifax Regional Police answers a long-standing call from the public for more accountability, the force s chief said Monday.
Dan Kinsella made the comments at a virtual meeting of the Halifax Regional Police Commission, where the planned rollout of the cameras next year was discussed. There has been, for some time now, a very large ask from the community for accountability, said Kinsella. And what does that accountability look like and where does that come into play not only for police, but also for the community.