Public Safety
Every province is required to have a Criminal Code Review Board to make or review dispositions concerning any accused person who receives a court verdict of not criminally responsible by reason of mental disorder or is deemed unfit to stand trial.
Who...
The Police Commissioner of Prince Edward Island is an independent statutory office with a mission to investigate and resolve public complaints of unprofessional conduct against police, other than RCMP, in a timely, fair, reasonable, and impartial manner...
If you require a civic address but not a building permit, you can fill out the on-line form below to obtain your civic address.
The 911 Administration Office also maintains the provincial civic addressing database which is very important for the...
What is the coroner's role?
The coroner is a medical doctor who is responsible for investigating sudden or suspicious deaths or cases where the cause of death is unknown. The chief coroner is responsible for overseeing death investigations in the...
In 2016, nearly 200 police partners and many Islanders participated in a review of Prince Edward Island's police services by consultants Perivale + Taylor. It was the first such review in 40 years.
A total of 10 recommendations from the Crime Prevention...
The PEI Emergency Measures Organization offers emergency management training for individuals and groups who may be called upon to respond to an emergency in their community. One-day and multi-day courses scheduled throughout the year cover topics such as...
The purpose of emergency management is to save lives, preserve the environment and protect property and the economy. Under the authority of the Emergency Measures Act, the Prince Edward Island Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) is responsible to...
Call 911 to report a crime, report a fire or save a life.
Before or during an extreme weather event, pay attention to local media broadcasts and follow instructions from local officials.
Hurricane or tropical storm
Hurricanes and tropical storms...
The Office of the Fire Marshall requires a licensed insurance adjuster to report any loss of insured property due to fire including:
Buildings,
Vehicles,
Contents of buildings or vehicles, and
Any other insured property that doesn’t fall into the...
The Prince Edward Island Fire Marshals Office administers the Fire Prevention Act and Regulations, and the Long Service Medal Act.
What is the role of the Fire Marshals Office?
The mission of the Fire Marshals Office is to prevent loss of life and...
Private investigators and security guards
The PEI Firearms Office administers the Private Investigators and Security Guards Act. Under the Act, anyone who provides, or works as, a private investigator or security guard must hold a valid license. ...
Are you a victim of a scam? if you have given money or personal information to a scam, call local police for advice.
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...
Through the Province of PEI’s Fuel Station Resiliency Program, some gas stations, service stations, and general stores across the Island are now equipped with a generator to continue service during a large-scale power outage. To find a fuel station with...
Call 911 to report a fire, report a crime or save a life.
Emergencies can be very stressful but if you take the time now to prepare, you and your family will be better able to cope. Learn how quick and easy it is to become prepared to face a range of...
Impaired Driving
Driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs is illegal, dangerous and can be life altering. It is a criminal offence to drive, or have care or control of a vehicle while your ability to drive is impaired by alcohol or drugs. Most of us...
Call 9-1-1 to report a fire, report a crime, or save a life.
911
The 911 Administration Office is responsible for the province’s Emergency 9-1-1 (call answer/transfer) System under the Emergency 911 Act.
What happens when I call 9-1-1?
The 9-1-1...
The Department of Justice and Public Safety is releasing the results of a public survey conducted in 2024 to gather Islanders’ views on the delivery of policing services across Prince Edward Island.
The public survey on policing was conducted in...
Call 911 to report a fire, report a crime or save a life.
To report a marine pollution incident to the Coast Guard call 1-800-565-1633.
To report a wildlife related enforcement matter after normal office hours call (902) 368-4884 or visit...
Call 911 to report a fire, report a crime or save a life.
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...
The Prince Edward Island Bridge model brings service providers together to offer programs and support to Islanders who are at very high risk of harm occurring soon.
The service providers come from a number of government and non-government agencies....
The Prince Edward Island Review Board is an independent administrative tribunal established under the Criminal Code of Canada.
Why is this board important?
The Board makes or reviews decisions and orders (dispositions) regarding the accused where a...
You can register online for emergency management training courses offered through the PEI Emergency Measures Organization. Training programs are offered to help individuals and organizations prepare for and effectively manage emergency situations in...
Conservation Officers patrol the Province of PEI to monitor, preserve and protect our Island’s wildlife and natural resources. They conduct investigations and respond to reports from the public about potential violations under many pieces of provincial...
To find information such as Property ID, emergency service providers, and community information for a PEI address:
Select in the drop-down menu whether you'd like to search by Address or by Property ID.
To search by Address
Type full or partial...
During an emergency, a reception or warming centre may open, to provide a place for people to gather or receive services. You can search for a reception centre in your area by municipality name or reception centre name. The search will return...
The PEI Emergency Measures Organization works closely with government departments, communities and partner agencies to coordinate preparedness, response and recovery for severe events throughout Prince Edward Island. Here, you will find helpful contacts...