UPEI recognizes Security Service team during National Police Week

National Police Week began in Canada in 1970 as a way to connect with communities and increase awareness about the services that police provide. This year, National Police Week runs from May 16-21, and is an opportunity to highlight the important role that police play in the safety and security of all people across Canada.

The University of Prince Edward Island’s Security Services team is recognized under the PEI Police Act as an official police agency. Among the team of 19 men and women, there are seven full-time police officers.

“Thousands of people work, study, visit and live on our campus. The UPEI Security Services team is dedicated to ensuring the safety of everyone on campus and for this we thank them,” said President Alaa Abd-El-Aziz. “National Police Week is an opportunity to show our gratitude to our UPEI campus police for their exceptional work, and I encourage the campus community to do just that.”

“Safety is our number one priority,” said Marc Pharand, manager of Security Services. “When a community effort is made, it benefits all individuals on our campus. We are lucky that individuals at UPEI are cooperative and care about safety.”

Thanks to UPEI Security Services, UPEI continues to work towards maintaining a safe environment for all individuals across the UPEI campus.