Updated: Mar 09, 2019 at 1:57 p.m. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. With edibles coming into the mix in the fall, Fudge and Campbell say that will add more penalties and laws into the curriculum. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. Campbell is one of the instructors at the Slemon Park-based training facility. It’s not really a big shift, but it’s another avenue to investigate,” said Campbell.

**Indicates course registration is through a third party and cannot be completed through the portal or registration form available by clicking on the title below.. Sorry you must be at least 19 years of age to consume this content. Officials with the Atlantic Police Academy say that despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, they are working hard to keep their 33 policing students learning — and have them graduate on time. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. There is technology out there that is in the testing phase for marijuana consumption,” said Campbell. Now Canadians can carry up to 30 grams on their person, regardless of how it’s packaged.

Now with marijuana there are people who have used it for a number of years and probably know more about how they’re responding. "Likewise, the students have demonstrated a lot of flexibility and a lot of leadership.". "So that when we are allowed to return to training, no one is ill.".

“Right now, there are roadside testing devices that can test for alcohol impairment. Teile diese Veranstaltung mit deinen Freunden . Officials with the Charlottetown police said they generally take three to six Atlantic Police Academy students each year for on-the-job training. So, ensuring they receive adequate coaching is important to us.". The following is a list of courses currently being offered by the Atlantic County Police Training Center.

“I teach regulations of the three Maritime Provinces as well as Alberta, as a lot of the cadets go there, as well as other provinces as required,” said Insp. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. Spencer said this year's cohort of cadets is expected to graduate at the end of August. Don’t get behind the wheel. He said he's hopeful that the on-the-job training — planned for the end of June — can go ahead as planned. But training for conservation officers, correctional officers and sheriffs that was set to start in August, as well as training for professional firefighters due to start in September, could also be delayed because of COVID-19. Now, not only is there a federal act for the control of marijuana, police academy students learn about the individual provincial acts which regulate marijuana.

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He said each student was contacted personally to discuss the situation, and gauge how they were doing. Comments are welcome while open. Do not visit an emergency room or urgent care centre to get tested. Please contact Atlantic Police Academy using information below: address, phone, fax, email, opening hours, customer reviews, photos, directions and more.

Isolate yourself and call 811. Atlantic Police Academy . Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly. “Obviously people are going to be consuming it more now, and not necessarily understanding how it impairs them.”. Students were set to return from their study break on March 13, but were asked to stay home as precautions around the pandemic heightened and accommodations as well as food and beverage facilities closed. “You could almost say it’s the same as alcohol. Gord Campbell, referring to getting behind the wheel of a motor vehicle while impaired. A health professional at 811 will give you advice and instructions. "Second, it allows us the opportunity to have a hand in training the officers who are going to be protecting our communities and potentially working with us at some point.

They said the work the cadets do is much appreciated, as is their enthusiasm for the job. "So front-line officers will test for the presence of THC and then if it’s found the investigation will move forward to a DRE.”. The Atlantic covers news, politics, culture, technology, health, and more, through its articles, podcasts, videos, and flagship magazine.

Inspector Curtis Fudge of the Atlantic Police Academy says the Slemon Park-based training facility is adapting training to teach cadets to deal with legalized marijuana in Canada. Not only do we need to be concerned about the controlled substances act, where marijuana fell before, but marijuana alone falls under the federal Cannabis Act and the various provincial cannabis control acts which regulate marijuana in each province,” he explained. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). “Oral fluid drug screeners will be used to determine if a drug is present," said Fudge. Atlantic police cadets still training, hoping to graduate on time despite COVID-19 pandemic, P.E.I. ", 1 being least likely, and 10 being most likely. Jessica Doria-Brown is a videojournalist with CBC in P.E.I. "They're talking to each other a lot, about all the proper hygiene techniques, the social distancing, all those things that will make them safe," he said.

New to the academy’s programming is the Standard Field Sobriety Test (SFST). He teaches use of force, firearms and Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST) curriculum.

More detailed information on the outbreak is available on the federal government's website. This means students will be better prepared for impaired driving investigations, said Campbell.

After conducting SFST, officers are able to determine impairment and that drugs may be a factor, the investigation is moved to the next phase where a Drug Recognition Expert or Evaluator (DRE) – an officer trained to identify signs of impairment. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. He said in addition to working with teachers on the curriculum materials, students are using social media to stay in touch and discuss how to stay safe during the pandemic. Space is available on a first come first served basis. Please contact Atlantic Police Academy using information below: address, phone, fax, email, opening hours, customer reviews, photos, directions and more. We’re not done yet,” Fudge said. Establishment and police at 66 Argus Dr, Slemon Park, Summerside, PE C0B 2A0, Canada. The legalization of cannabis has changed laws, but impaired is still impaired, say Atlantic Police Academy instructors. “It’s hard for people to operate or do anything when their attention is divided, so multitasking is hard. "Someone may have gone out and had a few drinks and such and know where they’re at roughly and wouldn’t ever think about getting behind the wheel.

"We've had constant communication with the police services in the Maritimes, letting them know that there is going to be an impact on things," said Spencer. Before it was the responsibility of the agency to provide it.”.

Curtis Fudge, learning manager of law at the academy. Address: 66 Argus Dr Slemon Park Summerside Prince Edward Island C0B 2A0 Canada Get directions. In layman’s terms, marijuana was illegal unless you had a medical exemption to possess or grow the plant. It’s important people take responsibility. But we also have the worry of people who have never tried it, and now they’re starting, and they don’t know where they’re at or if they’re impaired. “After the competition was over, we all got up and danced, and I really enjoyed it. But more serious symptoms can develop, including difficulty breathing and pneumonia, which can lead to death. Health Canada has built a self-assessment tool. Jason Blacquiere, with Summerside Police Services, said only one cadet was slated to train with his force, but that regardless of where on-the-job training occurs, it's an important component of preparing for a career in policing. Spencer said certain portions of their training — like defence tactics — can't be completed online and will have to be made up with extra sessions, in the evenings and on weekends, when classes resume on campus. Sgt. “Legislature, penalties and charge structures have changed, and there’s more coming.

“It always used to be that it was a victimless crime, but that’s not the case. You can put yourself and others in danger,” said the Insp. But the changes to training and technology isn’t going to stop. Clean regularly touched surfaces regularly. “This is the first year we’re offering that training. Campbell and Fudge encourage people to treat consuming marijuana like consuming alcohol.