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Justice Minister and Attorney General Cecil Clarke meets with reporters to explain how the province's crime reduction strategy contributed to an 8% drop in crime 2007. This is the third year in a row the Statistics Canada Figures have shown a drop in Nova Scotia. read more ...

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Nova Scotia Crime Rate Down for Third Consecutive Year


Jul. 17, 2008 - 09:43 AM

Crime is down in Nova Scotia for the third year in a row, a sign that the province's anti-crime agenda is working. Read more...

Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Reward: $50,000

On November 20, 1998, at 9:41 pm, police responded to a report of a double shooting at 15 Parkmoor Avenue, Halifax. Upon police arrival, Gail Marie STONE was located inside the residence having suffered injuries as a result of being shot. Ms. STONE was transported to the QEII Hospital, however, she died from her injuries four days later. read more ...

July 19, 2008

Nova Scotia Crime Rate Down for Third Consecutive Year

Crime is down in Nova Scotia for the third year in a row, a sign that the province's anti-crime agenda is working. read more ...
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Conducted Energy Device Review

Minister of Justice and Attorney General Cecil P. Clarke has released the Report of the Advisory Panel to the Minister of Justice on the use of the Conducted Energy Device by Law Enforcement Agencies In Nova Scotia. Click to read the report.
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Youth Court Processing Times Reduced to Meet Nunn Recommendation

Cases of young people in trouble with the law in Nova Scotia are now being processed within 89 days on average, a target set in response to the Nunn Commission report. learn more ...