**** RCMP Media Release

From May​ 12​ to​ 18, the Nova Scotia RCMP will celebrate Police Week by providing Nova Scotians with a closer look at Canada’s national police force. National Police Week began in​ 1970​ as a way for police to connect with their communities and increase awareness about the services they provide. Community policing is at the heart of Police Week, it’s a great opportunity for members of the community to come together, meet their neighbours and connect with local police.

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Fifth Annual Police Week RCMP Open House, May​ 16

Get an up-close look at patrol vehicles, an Explosive Disposals Unit robot and meet a police dog. There will be something for the entire family, including a free BBQ and a performance from the RCMP Pipes and Drums Band. Members with the following units will be there to provide information and demonstrations on some of the special equipment they use:

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• ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Police Dog Services
• ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Community, Indigenous, Diversity Policing Services
• ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Emergency Response Team
• ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Underwater Recovery Team
• ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Crime Stoppers
• ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​RCMP Veterans Association
• ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​RCMP Explosive Unit
• ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Technical Crime Unit
• ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​TAC Troop
• ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​RCMP Pipes and Drums Band
• ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Federal & Serious Organized Crime
• ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Truth Verification Section
• ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Recruiting
• ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Traffic Services
• ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Training Section
• ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Stetson and Spurs Youth Program

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May​ 16,​ 4​ p.m. –​ 8​ p.m.
RCMP Nova Scotia Headquarters
80​ Garland Ave.
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

We hope you can join us for this free event and look forward to meeting you!