Toronto criminologist Scot Wortley’s report instead presents two options for Halifax police: ban street checks or further regulate them, with attached recommendations for each option. ( Zane Woodford / Star Halifax ) Trayvone Clayton speaks to reporters after the release of the report into street checks in Halifax on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. ( Zane Woodford / Star Halifax ) Senator Wanda Thomas Bernard speaks at the release of the report into street checks in Halifax on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. ( Zane Woodford / Star Halifax ) Criminologist Scot Wortley presents his findings on the issue of police street checks in Halifax on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Halifax Regional Police data released in January 2017 showed Black people in Halifax were three times more likely to be subjected to street checks than white people.

Source: thestar March 27, 2019 12:22 UTC