Halifax police launch Gun Violence Tip Line

The Gun Violence Tip Line can be reached 24/7 by calling 902-490-5151

CITYnews halifax \ Meghan Groff

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Halifax Regional Police have set up a new phone number they hope will encourage people to come forward with information on violent crime.

The Gun Violence Tip Line can be reached by calling 902-490-5151.

It’s confidential, available 24/7 and monitored by an investigative team in the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division.

Callers can leave an anonymous tip, or they can leave their name and a contact number if they want an investigator to get back to them.

“We want to assure citizens that the information they provide is important and all tips will be reviewed and followed up on by a team member,” HRP said in a news release.

Police say no piece of information is too small and it’s never too late to come forward.

“As community members, we are all feeling the impact of these violent incidents that have occurred,” Chief Dan Kinsella stated. “We are exploring every avenue to progress these investigations, and we need help from the community.”

“We hope that providing a more direct and confidential conduit to the investigative team will make people who have information more comfortable with sharing what they know.”

If there is an immediate risk to someone’s safety or property, or a crime in-progress, call 911.