The Policing Services section is responsible for administering the Police Act and works with policing partners to meet the needs for effective and efficient police services in Prince Edward Island. RCMP in Prince Edward Island The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is the...
Perhaps you are not a scam victim but have received a phone call, text or email that you think is a scam. If you aren't a victim, there is usually no need to report the call/email to police. However, if you do want to make a report, you can learn about current scams or make a...
Islanders who have hearing loss or speech impairments will soon be able to use Text with 911 for emergency services. “Text with 911 technology can help deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired Islanders communicate with 911 operators through text message,” said Premier Wade...
The Financial and Consumer Services Division is responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It is entrusted to foster a fair and efficient capital market in PEI and to protect investors. The office works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of...
Doubling the small claims limit is a "big deal" in terms of improved access to justice for Islanders. The limit for small claims has increased from $8,000 to $16,000 after input from key stakeholders including the judiciary, the legal community, the Law Society of Prince Edward...
Fire Prevention Week is October 9 to 15 and the province’s fire marshal reminds Islanders to replace their smoke alarms every 10 years. “Working smoke alarms save lives, but most people don’t realize they need to replace their smoke alarm if it is more than 10 years old,” said...
Island firefighters can access free taxi service to get them home safely after responding to an emergency event. The PEI Fire Ride Program, administered by the PEI Firefighter Association (PEIFFA), is a one-time $15,000 fund to cover full taxi fares for any Island firefighter to...
Island police services can now issue emergency alerts directly to Islanders’ mobile devices in emergency situations. The Alert Ready system is the Canadian emergency alerting system that delivers critical information to television, radio, and compatible wireless devices when...
In Prince Edward Island there are 22 fire departments run by municipalities and 14 departments run by private fire companies. These municipalities and private boards make decisions on the scope, level of service, and budgets of their departments. How can I contact a fire...
One Island, one team. That’s the spirit behind PEI Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR), the only single province-wide GSAR team in Canada, made up completely of volunteers. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and tip to tip, the members of PEIGSAR respond in all conditions...