Chief of Police
Stephen MacKinnon was appointed Interim Chief of Police on January 1, 2026.
Board of Police Commissioners
In accordance with the Nova Scotia Police Act, a municipal Board of Police Commissioners governs law enforcement, crime prevention and policy direction for an effective and efficient police service; however, it does not have jurisdiction over the daily operations of the police service. The Board serves as a link between citizens and the police service, helping establish goals, objectives and service delivery that meet the needs and values of the community.
The Board of Police Commissioners is required to hold a meeting at least every three months; meetings are open to the public, but all matters relating to discipline, personnel conduct, contract negotiations and security of police operations may be conducted in private.
The seven-member Board consists of three members of council, appointed by resolution of council; three citizens-at-large, appointed by resolution of council; and, one member appointed by the provincial Minister of Justice. A Chair is chosen from among this group of members, and each member must take an Oath of Office and adhere to a code of conduct, as prescribed by regulations of the Act.
The current members of the CBRM Board of Police Commissioners are:
- Commissioner Glenn Paruch, Chair (Council Appointee)
- Commissioner Paul Nickituk (Council Appointee)
- Commissioner Kim Sheppard-Campbell (Council Appointee)
- Commissioner Tom Vickers (Citizen Appointee)
- Commissioner Ken Tracey (Citizen Appointee)
- Commissioner Matthew Conner (Citizen Appointee)
- Commissioner Noelle Gouthro (Provincial Appointee)
