RCMP appoint new commanding officer for provincial force in N.S.

HALIFAX -- The RCMP in Nova Scotia are getting a new commanding officer.

Chief Supt. Brian Brennan will take over Feb. 15 with the retirement of assistant commissioner Alphonse MacNeil.

MacNeil announced his retirement last month after 38 years with the police force.

Brennan, a 28-year veteran of the force, will assume the rank of assistant commissioner.

The Mounties operate 52 detachments across the province.