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Atlantic Police Academy

In-Service Training: designed to facilitate ongoing professional development and fulfill operational mandates, essential for maintaining compliance with various Police Service Acts, and service policies, for Law Enforcement and Public Safety Agencies.

Contract Training: Law Enforcement and or Public Safety training created specific for the individual agencies needs

To request contract training for your agency, 

Scheduled In-Service Courses

Scheduled In-Service Courses

Click here to see our upcoming scheduled in-service courses. For a complete list of course offerings select the tab above.

Residence & Meals

Residence & Meals

Full-time APA programs include a mandatory residence requirement and meal plan. Find out more here.

Facilities

Facilities

Organizations from across the country train at the APA. Find out more about the facilities here.

LEARN WITH PASSION, DEFEND WITH COURAGE, SERVE WITH HONOUR.

Since the Atlantic Police Academy (APA) opened its doors in 1971, thousands of public safety officers have received the training they needed to enter the field, and have returned for in-service training to advance their careers.

 

CPKN

CPKN

The Atlantic Police Academy works closely with the Canadian Police Knowledge Network (CPKN). Find out more about CPKN here.

APA Training Campus

APA Training Campus

The APA Training Campus combines skills-based training, sound curriculum, and state-of-the-art infrastructure. Find out more here.

Contact Us

For questions concerning Recruitment or for a First Year Advisor, please contact Grecia Gallant at (902) 888-6765 or by email.

To request contract training for your agency, . For questions concerning contract training for your agency please send an email or call: (902) 888-6700.

66 Argus Avenue
Slemon Park
Summerside, PE

PO Box 156
Slemon Park
Summerside, PE C0B 2A0

Tel: 902-888-6700
Fax: 902-888-6725

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List of Programs

Conservation Enforcement

The 18-week Conservation Enforcement program at The Atlantic Police Academy is specifically designed to provide law-enforcement training to wildlife and forestry technicians. The program prepares students to work for natural resource agencies and in other related fields across Canada.

Correctional Officer

This 24-week program will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to work in provincial and federal correctional facilities. You will learn how to monitor, supervise and interact with incarcerated offenders and prepare them to become law-abiding citizens after serving their sentences; and you will learn the skills you need to ensure the safety and well-being of inmates, yourself and your colleagues.

Police Science (Cadet)

Study Police Science at The Atlantic Police Academy. Acquire the academic and tactical skills required to work as a Police Officer in Canada. Real-life situations and simulations prepare you for a career in law enforcement. Learn use of force & control skills, develop criminal investigation techniques, and receive communications and mental health training.

Police Science (Cadet) - July

Study Police Science at The Atlantic Police Academy. Acquire the academic and tactical skills required to work as a Police Officer in Canada. Real-life situations and simulations prepare you for a career in law enforcement. Learn use of force & control skills, develop criminal investigation techniques, and receive communications and mental health training.

Professional Firefighter

In the Professional Firefighter program, you will develop the fundamental firefighting skills needed to keep yourself, your colleagues, and the public safe in critical situations. Learn about fire behaviour, motor vehicle extraction, medical first response, and communication in comprehensive training simulations.