RCMP North Preston Detachment

General Description

The North Preston Office of Halifax District Detachment serves the areas of North Preston, East Preston and Cherry Brook/Lake Loon.

North Preston is the largest of these three areas with a population of approximately 3,700 people. There is a large elementary school, several community buildings, day care, medical centre, volunteer fire department and several local businesses. North Preston is the largest indigenous black community in Canada .

East Preston has a population of approximately 1,900 and is spread over a large geographic area. There is a church, elementary school, day care, several local businesses and community groups.

The Cherry Brook/ Lake Loon area has a combined population of approximately 700. The community church is the center of most activities. The community fosters church groups and organizations, and is home to a large recreation centre. The well known Black Cultural Centre of Nova Scotia is located on Cherry Brook Road .

Community Office

The North Preston office of the Halifax District Detachment enforces Criminal Code, Liquor Control Act, Motor Vehicle Act, and a variety of Provincial Statutes and Municipal By-Laws. Break and enters, collisions, and criminal code cases rank as most of the workload.

The area consists of the following Municipal District:

• District 3 (Preston/Lawrencetown/ Cheezetcook)
  • Councillor David Hendsbee

Community Profiles:

• Prestons