Andrew W. Matthews

A highly experienced law enforcement professional with extensive leadership roles, including Acting Deputy Chief of Operations. Proven track record in managing critical incidents, leading large investigative and operational teams, and advancing strategic technology integration and innovation. Recognized for outstanding service, professionalism, and innovation in public safety.

• Striving for Equity and Building Bridges, 08/01/24
• Senior Police Administration Course, 2017
• Level II Critical Incident Command, 2016
• Human Trafficking Investigations, 2014
• Intrusion Commander Certification, 2014
• Covert Online Techniques, 2012

• Coordinator: HRP Critical Incident Program
• Team Leader: Operation Image (Halifax Shopping Center Mass Shooting Plot)

• Commissioner’s Commendation for Outstanding Service, Commissioner-Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 10/01/23, For dedicated service, professionalism, and innovation during a time-sensitive investigation that prevented mass casualties in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on February 14, 2015, greatly contributing to public safety in Canada and abroad.
• Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, Province of Nova Scotia, 03/01/23, Recognizes the 70th anniversary of the Accession of Queen Elizabeth II and is awarded for distinguished contributions to public service.
• Police Exemplary Service Medal, Governor General of Canada, 10/01/19, Awarded for 20 years of exemplary service in Canadian police forces.
• Nova Scotia Police Long Service Medal, Province of Nova Scotia, DOJ, 11/01/15, Recognizes a minimum of 15 consecutive years of service in policing within Nova Scotia.

• HRP/RCMP Integrated CD Wellness Committee, 01/01/20, Present
• Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police – LAES Executive Committee (Lawful Access Electronic Surveillance), 10/01/22, Present
• Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police – LAAC (Lawful Access Advisory Committee) 10/01/22, Present
• National Police Services Cybercrime Committee, 08/01/21, Present
• Canadian Association Chiefs of Police – Drug Advisory Committee, 04/01/20, Present
• Nova Scotia Chiefs of Police Association – Drug Committee (Chair), 04/01/20, Present
• Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police – Police Information and Statistics Committee, 04/01/17-03/31/20
• Halifax United Way (Business Unit Lead), 01/01/18, Present
• Integrated Emergency Services Governance Board (Chair), 01/01/17-04/20/20
• Nova Scotia Restorative Justice Governance Committee, 01/01/17-01/01/20