Overwhelming majority of Halifax Regional Police Association members vote no confidence in chief

It appears members of the Halifax Regional Police have lost confidence in their chief.

The Halifax Regional Police Association held the vote of confidence over the course of two weeks.

According to the results released today, when asked “I have confidence in Chief Daniel Kinsella’s ability to lead the Halifax Regional Police,” 96.6 per cent said no.

The HRPA says 83.7 per cent of members cast a ballot.

In an October interview, president Dean Stienburg told CityNews Halifax the union members have been patient throughout the chief’s three years in charge, but it’s time for a change.

The organization cited a lack of planning, not enough support for officers and a spike in occupational health and safety claims.

The vote doesn’t have any binding power, but in a news release, Stienburg said it’s clear there are concerns.

He’s calling on the municipality, mayor and province to take the results seriously.