SIRT investigating allegations Halifax officer involved in domestic incident

Nova Scotia's Serious Incident Response Team is investigating after an off-duty Halifax police officer was alleged to have been involved in a domestic assault in Dartmouth on Tuesday.

In a release, SIRT said they took over investigation after Halifax police were called to an incident involving the male officer and a woman. Officers at the scene determined it was an allegation of domestic violence and SIRT was brought in to take the lead in the investigation.

SIRT says the officer involved has 13 years on the HRP force and was taken into custody by officers on the scene. He was later released by SIRT investigators. No charges have been laid.

Halifax police said the officer has been suspended with pay until the end of the investigation. 

The Serious Incident Response Team is responsible for investigating all serious incidents involving police in Nova Scotia, including any allegations of domestic violence.

A report must be made public three months after the investigation is completed.