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News before 1996 is not available online.
A new therapeutic family justice program will benefit Island families experiencing separation or divorce. New Ways for Families ® is an innovative program that empowers parents with skills and strategies to manage high conflict situations. The free pilot program is available to...
Islanders will have the opportunity to share their experiences and provide feedback on provincial police services. As part of government’s continuous improvement efforts, ADGA was selected through a competitive process to conduct a mid-point evaluation of the 2017 police review...
New equipment will help Prince Edward Island Ground Search and Rescue improve search and rescue efforts across the province. The Province is providing a one-time grant of $100,000 to purchase new safety equipment, kayaks, trailers and replacement vehicles to help support the...
Shannon Dumville, new Chief Training Instructor, is preparing the next generation of Island firefighters from across the province with the education and training fundamentals to keep everyone safe. The PEIFFA Fire School provides volunteer firefighters and students from Atlantic...
Island law enforcement officers can now use electronic ticketing technology for their day-to-day operations. Electronic ticketing, or e-tickets, allows the RCMP, Charlottetown, Kensington and Summerside Police Services to reduce data entry errors and time spent on roadside...
Islanders looking for a new career opportunity in correctional services will soon be able to take an accelerated and subsidized program at the Atlantic Police Academy in Slemon Park, Summerside. Students will learn about crisis management, intervention and de-escalation...
The Department of Justice and Public Safety has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to conduct a mid-point evaluation of the 2017 police review. The police review resulted in 17 recommendations to strengthen crime prevention efforts, such as enhanced coordination of public safety...
Island drivers can now access and present proof of their vehicle insurance digitally. Electronic proof of automobile insurance means insurance providers can send drivers a digital version of the certificate of automobile insurance, commonly known as the pink card. The digital...
Gary Demeulenaere and Sophie MacDonald are the most recent recipients of the highest honour in the field of law. “Only those who have demonstrated excellence in their field and who have made important contributions to Island communities and the justice system are considered for...
Bloyce Thompson, Attorney General of Prince Edward Island, confirms today that Jeffrey E. Lantz has been appointed as the new Chief Judge of the Provincial Court of Prince Edward Island. “Judge Lantz has been an integral part of the provincial bench for the past 15 years. His...