Historic Windows Preserved in Courthouse Renovation

Minister of Justice Ross Landry and retired provincial court judge Clyde MacDonald stand under painted glass windows depicting the Roman Goddess of Justice. The windows were created in the mid-1800s, survived a fire at the original Pictou County Courthouse and now have a home at the Pictou Justice Centre. Read more

Initiatives

One-time Crime Prevention Investment Grants

Organizations are eligible to apply for a $1,000.00- $5,000.00 grant if they provide crime prevention and reduction activities, projects and initiatives within Nova Scotia. The deadline for submissions is February 10, 2012. Get more information and an application form here.

2012 Crime Prevention Award Nominations

Is someone making your community safer? Reward them with a nomination for a Minister's Award for Leadership in Crime Prevention. The deadline for submissions is February 15th. Learn more and get your nomination form here.

Minister Meets with Women's Centres Association

Justice Minister Ross Landry met Dec. 7 with Women's Centres Connect representatives to talk about sexual assault services in rural communities. Learn more

Nova Scotia police recognized for long service

Forty-three police officers from across Nova Scotia were recognized on September 28 for their contributions to law enforcement. Read more

Plan and Prepare at the EMO Storm Centre

When severe weather is coming, all Nova Scotians must be prepared to take care of themselves and their loved ones for a minimum of 72 hours. Learn more about severe or extreme weather and what to do before, during and after a severe storm at the EMO Storm Centre.

Rewards for Unsolved Crimes

Reward: Up to $150,000 Carla Gail STRICKLAND On June 5, 1991, at 12:58 p.m., police responded to a report from a citizen who had been walking along the north side of Mic Mac Lake, Dartmouth, adjacent the 118 Highway, when he came upon a body of a deceased female. Upon police arrival, the victim, Carla Gail STRICKLAND, was identified as the deceased. She had been the victim of murder and left at this site. read more ...