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SiRT Concludes Investigation into Serious Injury Following Police Pursuit
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The Director of the Serious Incident Response Team has determined a member of the Halifax Regional Police (HRP) did not commit a criminal offence in relation to serious injuries sustained following a pursuit.
On March 11, 2026, an HRP officer was parked in the Clayton Park area to monitor a student walkout at a local high school. A male youth driving a vehicle with two passengers passed the officer at a high rate of speed, close to where students were walking. The officer activated his emergency lights and attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver did not stop and crashed into a fire hydrant and power pole. He then attempted to flee on foot but was arrested by the officer. Paramedics assessed the youth at the scene and encouraged him to seek further care. Later that day, he attended hospital, where he was diagnosed with injuries to his spine and head.
The Director’s detailed report is available online: Directors-Summary-of-Investigation.pdf .
SiRT is responsible for investigating all matters that involve death, serious injury, sexual assault and intimate partner violence or other matters of a public interest that may have arisen from the actions of any police officer, on or off duty, in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Investigations are under the direction and control of an independent civilian director, who has the sole authority to determine if charges should be laid at the conclusion of an investigation.
