We live in the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people
The Major Crime Unit is responsible for investigating serious crimes, such as sexual assault, break and enter, theft over $5000, fraud, armed robbery, homicide, and sudden death. The Unit works hand-in-hand with the Patrol Section PCISCEU and also has a close working relationship with various municipal police agencies and RCMP detachments within the Province of Nov Scotia.
New Glasgow Regional Police Major Crime Unit often joins forces with these agencies to combat criminal activities in the community. These partnerships are often referred to as Joint Force Operations or J.F.O.’s.
Detective Sergeant Steve Chisholm is the officer in charge of the Major Crime Unit of the New Glasgow Regional Police.
The New Glasgow Regional Police Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) is responsible for investigating crimes against children over the internet including such crimes include, but are not limited to:
- Possession, Accessing and Distribution of Child Pornography
- Sexting
- Voyeurism
- Child Luring
- Child Exploitation
The Unit was formed in 2010 and is run by one Detective Constable for online investigations and one Special Constable for computer forensics. The Unit works regularly with other police agencies across Canada and the United States to track down predators and identify victims.
If you are aware of a child at risk of online exploitation call 9-1-1 immediately or New Glasgow Regional Police at (902)-752-1941.
The public can submit tips at Cybertip.ca, a national website for reporting the online sexual exploitation of children.
