Charlottetown Police Services Photo by File /The GuardianArticle contentThere’s plenty of activity at Charlottetown’s police station these days. From cadet sponsorship, to hate crime training and student wellbeing, the department is evolving.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe Guardian has been trying to schedule interviews with the department for weeks, but no one has been available. However, a series of statements reveals some of their activity.Article contentArticle contentHere’s a look at what’s on the go.Article contentArticle contentHate crime trainingArticle contentIn January, several Charlottetown Police Services members attended hate crime training with a national expert. This included civilians and sworn members, a statement from CPS says.Article content“The training, combating hate for safer communities: an immersive training for police services, delivered through the Canada Race Relations Foundation (CRRF), is building internal capacity to help address a growing need to respond to hate crimes and incidents.”Article contentThe trainer, retired Halifax Regional Police officer Craig Upshaw, hosted a community session for residents to learn about hate crimes and offer their input.Article contentCPS has designated an officer to assist in the development of a related policy, serve as a resource for all members, contribute to the development of public information and resources and be a liaison for community groups, the statement said.Article contentAs of June, there had been 11 charges for hate crimes in the city this year, a new category in the stats for 2026.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentCadet sponsorshipArticle contentCharlottetown police announced last year they were beginning a sponsorship program for new cadets at the Atlantic Police Academy. So far, CPS has sent one cadet to the academy as part of the January 2026 group, the statement said.Article content“They are currently completing their OJT (on-the-job training) with us. Future positions will be determined based on funding and CPS’s approved operating budget.”Article contentCrypto banArticle contentThe federal government is proposing a ban on cryptocurrency ATMs, which have long been connected to fraud. While there is no timeline for the ban or details on enforcement, CPS supports the measure as a way to help combat financial extortion, the statement said.Article content“Sophisticated financial crimes are complex. They are often multi-jurisdictional and require advanced technology. Investigating financial extortions require specialized skills and dedicated resources.”Article contentCPS has invested in this area, and the major crime unit handles the cases. The city also approved a tech crime position in the 2026-2027 operating budget. They will work with the digital forensics position on files including financial crimes, the statement said.
Charlottetown police update: Heres whats going on at the local station
