From May 14 to 20, the RCMP will celebrate National Police Week by hosting a variety of public events featuring our people, services and equipment.
Art Contest - WANTED: Young Picassos in the making, May 1-15
In celebration of National Police Week the RCMP has launched an art contest for children in Grade Primary – Grade 6 living in Nova Scotia. For more information, visit: http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2017/wanted-young-picassos-the-making. Contest winners to be announced May 19!
RCMP and Halifax Regional Police Mall Showcase, May 13
Kick-off Police Week by hopping into the driver's seat of a police cruiser, snapping a selfie with Safety Bear and Blue or visiting Jake the police dog. RCMP officers will also be available to answer questions about a career in law enforcement – We are hiring!
Saturday, May 13, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Mic Mac Mall
21 Mic Mac Blvd.
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Police Week RCMP Open House, May 17
This popular event provides something for everyone in the family, including a free BBQ and a performance by the RCMP Pipes and Drums Band. Learn how a robot removes explosive devices, what Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Services do and more.
Wednesday, May 17, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
RCMP Nova Scotia Headquarters (Rotunda and outside)
80 Garland Ave.
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
Local RCMP Detachment Events:
- Bike Rodeo – Millbrook Community Hall, May 13 (11 a.m.)
- Annapolis District Police Day – Rotary Park, Middleton, May 13 (10 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
- Meet your Mountie, Port Hawksbury Library, Inverness County, May 16 (12 p.m. – 2 p.m.)
- Open House, Windsor District Detachment, Windsor, May 17 (2 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
- Community BBQ, RCMP Indian Brook Detachment, May 17 (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
- Displays and Demonstrations, Amherst Centre Mall, May 17, (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
- Displays, Demonstrations and BBQ, Chignecto School, Elmsdale, May 20 (10 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
- Displays and Demonstrations, Rawdon RCMP Detachment, May 20 (3 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
This Police Week, join in on the family fun and celebrations! Contact your local detachment to inquire about these or other activities planned in your area (http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/detach/en/find/NS).