Dartmouth residents learn about policing during National Police Week

Halifax Regional Police kicked off National Police Week with a meet-and-greet at Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth, N.S., Saturday.

Halifax Regional Police kicked off National Police Week with a meet and greet.

Officers were at Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth, N.S., Saturday. They answered questions about community policing and recruitment.

There were also tables on display filled with equipment used by the different specialized units that make up the force.

“We have our ident people, we have our community officers, we have a public service unit display,” said Cst. Paul Desrochers on Saturday.

“The public can come into Mic Mac Mall and just experience and speak with the officers about what is going on, how policing works.”

National Police Week runs from May 10 to 17 and is an initiative from the Canada Association of Chiefs of Police. This year’s theme is ‘Committed to Serve Together.’

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