**** RCMP Media Release
Annapolis District RCMP responds to complaint of decommissioned police vehicle
Annapolis District RCMP responds to a complaint of decommissioned police car, which resulted in police equipment being removed from the vehicle.
On May 27, 2022, Annapolis District RCMP received a report of a member of the public driving a decommissioned police car in Annapolis County. The vehicle had a police push bar attached to the front of it and “police interceptor” markings on the back. RCMP investigators met with the owner of the vehicle and explained to him that these items were prohibited under the Nova Scotia Police Identity Management Act. The man was served notice that he needed to remove the items from his vehicle or he would be charged, as required by the act.
On June 2, the owner of the vehicle attended the Bridgetown RCMP Detachment and turned over the push bar and police interceptor badge. The items will be destroyed by Annapolis District RCMP.
The RCMP would like to remind the public that the Police Identity Management Act is now in effect in Nova Scotia. Should you have a concern about someone possible possessing police articles, police markings, police uniforms, or police equipment, please contact your local police or RCMP Detachment.
