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Police Governance Standards for Nova Scotia

Additional Police Governance Standards are under development. Updates will be ongoing to the list below.

Canine Unit

Conducted Energy Weapons

Emergency Management Operations

Exhibit, Seized or Found Property Management

Firearms

Jurisdiction and Mutual Aid / Contractual Agreements

Impact Weapon (Baton)

Liaison with Other Agencies

Oleoresin Capsicum

Organizational Structure

Police Notebooks

Police Role and Responsibilities

Training Certification and Validation of Training

Violent Crime Linkage Analysis System (VICLAS)

Expedited Court Appearance for Young Offenders

Note: If you require copies of Provincial Acts please check the alphabetical listing in the Registry of Regulations Directory. For example, click on the letter "P" in the index code for the Police Act.

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