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Saint John police apologize after woman told to cover up at beach

Lacey Tompkins was told by police to cover up while topless at Dominion Park Beach in July. After she filed a complaint, the Saint John Police Force apologized and said there was no legal basis for the officer’s direction.

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Saint John police apologize after woman told to cover up at beach
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