Emails obtained by Global News through a Freedom of Information request. The messages are from a conversation between Halifax Regional Police and Dalhousie regarding messages from a controversial Facebook group operated by fourth-year dentistry students.
Emails obtained by Global News through a Freedom of Information request. The messages are from a conversation between Halifax Regional Police and Dalhousie regarding messages from a controversial Facebook group operated by fourth-year dentistry students.
Emails obtained by Global News through a Freedom of Information request. The messages are from a conversation between Halifax Regional Police and Dalhousie regarding messages from a controversial Facebook group operated by fourth-year dentistry students.
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From: Rath Theresa
Sent: January-12-15 957 AM.
To: ‘rianleadbetter dale! janetbryson@dal ca
Subject: Questions of HRP re Dal Dentistry uation
Importance: High
Bran and Janet,
‘Over the weekend, we received 2 number ofinquiies on Twitter in relation tothe Dal Dentistry situation and whether
‘we're investigating the matter for any potential criminal offences.
To date, we have been saying the following
_We haven't received any complaint in relation to this matter.
“We prosctively contacted Dal io ensure they weren't aware of any potential criminal wrongdoing; theyre not but
‘would advise usif the situation changes.
“That we need people (particularly victims) to come forward if they believe there has been a criminal offence has taken
place so that we can investigate
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‘to ensure there is no criminal offence.
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my cell a 902 430-7626,
‘Many thanks,
Theresa
Theresa Rath
Publi Relations Manager
Halifax Regional Police
902-490-5063 desk
302-420-7626 cell
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Sent: January 12-15 1039 AM
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Subject: Re: Questions of HRP re Dal Dentistry Situation
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‘Thanks,
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From: Janet Bryson
‘Sents Monday, January 12, 2015 10:35 AM
‘To: Rath, Theresa; Brian Leadbetter; Janet Bryson
Subject: Re: Questions of HRP re Dal Denisty Situation
Theresa:
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‘We would greatly appreciate it
“Thanks to much
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Date: Monday, January 12,2035 8:56 AM
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Subject: Questions of HRP re Dal Dentistry Situation
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my call at 902-430-7626.
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‘Theresa Rath
Public Relations Manager
Holfox Regional Poice
902-490-5063 desk
902-430-7626 cell
902-490-5114 fax
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Sent: January-12-15 228 PM
Tor “Janet Bryson’ Brian Leadbetter
Subject: RE" Questions of HRP re Dal Dentistry Stution
Hisanet,
‘Any word on your end?
‘Thank you,
Therese Rath
Public Relations Menager
Half Regional Police
902-490 5063 desk
902-420-7626 call
902 50 5136 fax
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From: Janet Bryson (mitotane rvsonsiDal.Ca)
‘Sent: Januay-12-15 10:35 AM
‘To: Rath, Theresa; Bran Leadbetter, Janet Bryson
‘Subject: Re: Guestons of HRP re Dal Dentstrysruston
Importance: High
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Sublet: Questions o HP re Dal Dentistry Situation
iran and Janet,
Over the weekend, we received a numberof inquires on Titer in relation tothe Del Denisty situation and whether
We're investigating the matter fr any potential eriminal offences,
‘To date, we have been saying the following:
-We haver't received any complains in relation to this mater
We proactively contacted Dal to ensure they weren't aware of any potential criminal wrongdoing: they're not but
would advise us ithe situation changes.