Breaking News: Street Checks Illegal in Halifax. N.S. Canada

Police Chief Apologized

Blacks are likely to be stopped six times (6×) more than white folks in Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada.

Halifax head of Police say “I am sorry, I am sorry”. Today’s apology will make a difference according to citizens and rights groups as a positive way to moving forward.

Illegal

Street Checks are Illegal in Halifax. N.S. Canada as in the case of Ontario which is referred to as carding. Blacks are likely to be stopped six times (6×) more than white folks in Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada. This seems to be a pattern of conduct elsewhere. Halifax’s head of Police say “I am sorry, I am sorry”. Today’s apology will make a difference according to citizens and rights groups.

Conclusion

The profiling of blacks is unacceptable. There should be one law for all.

Hopeton O’Connor- Dennie is Senior international & National Correspondent for Vision Newspaper

Photo from The Toronto Star