NS Could Follow BC Police Review Example, and The Week Ahead in the #MCC

Last week, the legislative committee studying policing in British Columbia recommended that a new provincial police force be created, and adopt modern approaches to citizen-police relations and community safety. Nova Scotia has a very similar police structure, and faces many of the same policing issues as are being experienced in BC, and could follow their example on widespread consultation and reform-mindedness. It is going to be a big week ahead for the MCC. First, they will release their interim report on Monday. On Tuesday there will be some reports and witnesses on firearm access and attempts in Canadian history to regulate firearms. On Thursday, key RCMP witnesses will testify. They will be examined regarding their roles in the Onslow-Belmont Fire Hall shootings, and the questions around the death of Heather O'Brien.