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Statement from Minister of Justice and Public Safety Bloyce Thompson
2022-04-01
Minister of Justice and Public Safety and Attorney General Bloyce Thompson issued the following statement on Commanding Officer of Prince Edward Island (L Division) Chief Superintendent Jennifer Ebert’s service to the province: “I want to extend my sincere gratitude to Jennifer for the leadership,...
Province provides funding to Island firefighters
2022-03-31
Upgraded firefighting equipment will soon be in the hands of over a thousand career and volunteer firefighters across Island communities. The Province will be providing a one-time grant of $350,000 to Island fire departments. Each of the 35 Island fire services will receive $10,000 to help them...
White and Rodd inquest resumes
2022-02-23
Presiding coroner, Dr. Craig Malone, confirms that the White and Rodd inquest will resume on February 24-25 at the Sir Louis Henry Davies Law Courts. Dr. Malone and the six-member jury will hear closing remarks before concluding the inquest. Facts and evidence presented during the proceedings may...
Province releases recommendations of mid-point evaluation of the 2017 police review
2022-02-09
Security and defence experts with ADGA have submitted their mid-point evaluation report of the 2017 policing services review to the Government of Prince Edward Island. In its final report, ADGA shows that PEI residents overall feel safe and recognize the efforts Island police forces are making to...
Government establishes Indigenous Courtwork Services
2022-01-25
Indigenous peoples living in Prince Edward Island can now access more culturally appropriate supports when navigating the criminal justice system. To expand the existing services offered through the PEI Mi’kmaq Confederacy’s Indigenous Justice Program, the Province, with support from Justice...
New mental health supports available for public safety partners
2022-01-20
Island correctional workers, volunteer and career firefighters, search and rescue volunteers, paramedics, police officers and public safety communicators can access a new, free, online mental health support program. In partnership with the University of Regina and the Canadian Institute for Public...
Province announces Queen’s Counsel appointments
2021-12-14
Ruth M. DeMone and D. Shannon Farrell are receiving the highest honour in the field of law. “It is an honour to recognize Ruth and Shannon for the excellence they demonstrate in their careers and the significant contributions they have made to our Island communities. They are testaments to the...
Rodd and White inquest postponed; Charlottetown court operations update
2021-12-08
Presiding coroner Dr. Craig Malone confirms today that that the inquest called for the deaths of Danielle White and Olivia Rodd will be postponed due to the evolving COVID-19 situation at the Sir Louis Henry Davies Law Courts. Out of respect for the families involved and an abundance of caution,...
Charlottetown court operations being adjourned
2021-12-07
The Department of Justice and Public Safety is confirming that court operations in Charlottetown are being adjourned today, including the White and Rodd inquest. A staff member of court services has tested positive for COVID-19, and the case is under investigation. Contact tracing is underway and...
Province renews partnership with Atlantic Police Academy for accelerated correctional services training program
2021-11-19
The Province, in partnership with the Atlantic Police Academy (APA), is once again offering Islanders the opportunity to pursue a career in correctional services at a reduced cost. The five-month accelerated correctional services program will provide 12 students with skills and knowledge in...