RCMP in Nova Scotia say that there is nothing illegal about a prop police car after they were sent an image of one at a private residence in Lunenburg County.
The vehicle in question appears to be an older model Crown Victoria, which was once a popular make amongst police cruisers. It has “POLICE” written on it’s side and sirens atop the vehicle, though the decals do not utilize any official police logos.
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Update August 5, 2022 – This matter has been investigated by the Lunenburg District RCMP and the car is a prop car used in the film industry, which is a permitted use. No offences have been committed. https://t.co/HRcgLBp7Lx
— RCMP Nova Scotia (@RCMPNS) August 5, 2022
Nova Scotia passed the Police Identity Management Act following the Portapique mass shootings in which the shooter used a mock RCMP cruiser to aid in his rampage.
The Police Identity Management Act requires police forces to implement strategies to secure police hardware, including decals and police cars. It also establishes fines and potential jailtime for anyone found to be in possession of official police items or items designed to look like official police equipment.
In this case, the Police Identity Management Act would not be applicable as the car is not using decals that resemble and police forces from the area.
The RCMP also responded to the image that was sent to them saying that prop police cars being used for film productions are an acceptable practice.
