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Successful Turkey Drive

On Tuesday Charlottetown Police Services participated in the Annual Turkey Drive in support of the Upper Room Food Bank.

Islanders were yet again quick to show their support with 111 turkeys donated and over $1500.00 in monetary donations.   These donations will help many families during the Holiday Season.

THANK YOU to all who participated and donated.

Charlottetown Police School Resource Officers Cst MacKay and Cst Keizer conducted the presentation “ Picture This “ to grade 7, 8 & 9 students from Queen Charlotte Jr High School.

Charlottetown Police School Resource Officers in conjunction with Student Services have developed a new program entitled “Picture This”.

The program focuses on the impact of harassment, social media (positive and negative), youth intimate images and the legal and mental consequences associated to these actions.

TURKEY DRIVE – Tuesday Dec 10th (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)

Where: West Royalty Superstore – 680 University Avenue

Charlottetown Police Services is looking forward to participating in the Annual Turkey Drive in support of the Upper Room Food Bank.  Police Officers will be collecting Turkeys and trying to fill the back of the Police vehicle.  In addition to Turkeys, cash donations will also be accepted. CBC’s Jay Scotland will also be in attendance.

Charlottetown Police Services are pleased with the turn out at the Parent Information Night held last Thursday at the Colonel Gray High School.

Speakers included:

  • Jane Wood, Tyler Larter, Johnny Bruce & Sydney Hegarty (Youth Service Workers) – “A day in the life at the Gray: Pressures that your child is facing”
  • Gordon Gosley (Senior Property Manager Spring Park Road) – “The Community Perspective”
  • Gerald Quinn (Crown Attorney) – “Consequences when poor choices are made: The Facts”
  • Sgt Jennifer McCarron (Charlottetown Police Services) – “Drugs and Vapes: Good Kids make poor choices, the parent role”
  • Terri MacAdam (Public Schools Branch Director of Student Services) – “What’s in Place?”

When: Nov 21 – 6:30 pm Start time

Where: Colonel Gray High School Cafeteria

Who can attend: Open to Parents and anyone else from the Colonel Gray family of schools

Colonel Gray High School is hosting a parent information session on Nov 21st  “My Child’s Social Journey through High School”

Moderators: Cst Tim Keizer (School Resource Officer, Charlottetown Police Services) and School Counsellors.

Guest Speakers:

  • Tyler Larter, Johnny Bruce & Sydney Hegarty (Youth Service Workers) – “A day in the life at the Gray: Pressures that your child is facing”
  • Gordon Gosley (Senior Property Manager Spring Park Road) – “The Community Perspective”
  • Gerald Quinn (Crown Attorney) – “Consequences when poor choices are made: The Facts”
  • Sgt Jennifer McCarron (Charlottetown Police Services) – “Drugs and Vapes: Good Kids make poor choices, the parent role”
  • Terri MacAdam (Public Schools Branch Director of Student Services) – “What’s in Place?”

 

On October 31st, Charlottetown Police Services participated in the Halloween Patrol sponsored by the City Of Charlottetown and Ocean 100. Charlottetown Police along with Charlottetown Fire, Ocean 100, Holland College Hurricanes and the Charlottetown Islanders travelled by caravan to several stops throughout the City passing out treats to the kids. The locations included Queen Charlotte Jr High School, West Royalty Community Centre, Sherwood Elementary School, Malcolm Darrach Community Centre and the East Link Centre.

Charlottetown Police Services has a new wrapped van, that will assist in bringing awareness to Islanders, that impaired is impaired, and the dangers of driving under the influence of cannabis.

The new wrapped vehicle was funded in partnership with the PEI Cannabis Management Corporation, PEI Liquor Control Commission, and the City of Charlottetown.  The van will now be able to warn Islanders that driving under the influence of cannabis is driving while impaired, and is punishable by law.

“The City of Charlottetown has an important role to play in protecting the travelling public”, said Charlottetown Mayor Philip Brown. “The Birthplace of Confederation is fortunate to have strong partners in the provincial government to help us educate our citizens that driving under the influence of cannabis or alcohol is wrong and will not be tolerated.”

“We’re pleased to have formed a partnership to get this important messaging out to the public,” said Charlottetown Police Chief Paul Smith. “We essentially have a giant, highly visible billboard on wheels that we use to send a strong message about not driving under the influence. Anything that can potentially improve the safety of all Islanders is a worth initiative.”

This is just one aspect of an ongoing awareness campaign aimed at advising Islanders of key information regarding cannabis since legalization, and to ensure that Islanders know the risks when they consume.

“Safety is paramount to Islanders, and part of that is ensuring that people are informed”, said Minister of Finance, and Minister Responsible for Status of Women, Darlene Compton, “this is another proactive effort by PEI Cannabis Corp, and the PEI Liquor Control Commission to ensure that Islanders are informed, know the risks, and can consume responsibly.”

For more information, please visit justthefactspei.ca for information about the laws, health, and limits on cannabis.

 

Charlottetown Police Services is reminding the public to be extra careful while on the roads tomorrow evening as many “trick or treaters” will be out in full force.

Police are also reminding everyone that the City curfew is 8:00pm.

Here are a few safety tips for Halloween night.

Costume safety

  • Avoid costumes made of flammable materials and long trailing fabrics.
  • Chose properly fitting costumes and footwear.
  • Weapons or Accessories shouldn’t look too real and should be made of flexible material that cannot cause harm.
  • Ensure your mask doesn’t limit your vision or try using face paint instead of a mask.
  • Dress for the weather.

Stay visible

  • Try to trick-or-treat while it’s light out.
  • Attach reflective tape or glow sticks.
  • Wear bright and visible costumes.
  • Carry a flashlight or glow stick.
  • Travel in groups.

Trick-or-treating

  • Young Children should always be accompanied by an adult.
  • Discuss and plan a route and where to meet after.
  • Stay on sidewalks, cross at intersections, and look both ways before crossing.
  • Do not enter the home of a stranger.
  • Do not approach homes that are unlit or undecorated.
  • Carry a cell phone in case of emergencies, but don’t let it distract you!
  • Ensure all candy is inspected and tested by an adult.

The Charlottetown Police Services semi-annual Bike Auction is taking place on Saturday, November 2.

The Fall auction will take place at Charlottetown Police Services, located at 10 Kirkwood Drive, in the rear parking lot of the Station. Viewing will open at 8:30 a.m. with the live auction beginning at 9 a.m. Please note, there will be no parking available in the rear parking lot of the Police Station during the auction.

There are approximately 50 bicycles up for auction that had been abandoned, suspected stolen and recovered, but never claimed, or simply misplaced. Funds raised during the auction support children’s education through Charlottetown Police Services.

Charlottetown Police Services participated in the 4th Annual Upstreet Art in the Open Bike Rave.  Over 100 cyclists took part in support of the Art in the Open Festival.  The Festival peppers the downtown core with unique pieces of art in diverse media.