Halifax police force to gain 22 new positions despite loud public opposition

Halifax Regional Police will get 22 new positions this year they say are needed to keep up with a growing population, even though some residents are strongly opposed.Halifax Regional Municipality councillors approved the force's $98-million budget on Wednesday during a budget committee meeting. The total is about six per cent higher than last year. Most of the increase comes from mandatory increases to salaries and benefits, but about $1.2 million is for 22 new positions."All I can offer this me