Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a public, post-secondary educational institution in

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, Canada, that is focused on training professionals in the justice, public safety and social services fields. JIBC also has campuses in

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, and Maple Ridge.

Programs

JIBC offers degrees, diplomas and applied certificates, as well as on-site professional workshops and training, through its 11 divisions: * School of Public Safety ** Emergency Management Division ** Fire & Safety Division ** Driver Education Centre * School of Criminal Justice & Security ** Police Academy ** Sheriff Academy ** Corrections & Court Services Division ** Justice & Public Safety Division * School of Health, Community & Social Justice ** Centre for Conflict Resolution ** Centre for Counselling & Community Safety ** Centre for Leadership ** Health Sciences Division The Police Academy is where all municipal police officers in British Columbia receive their basic training, as well as special constables, municipal reserve and BC

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(RCMP) Auxiliary Constable. The Academy also offers advanced police training courses, and training for security and gaming officers.

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s, probation officers,

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s, family justice counsellors, mediators, law enforcement, Bylaw Enforcement Officers, emergency management and security professionals, Emergency Social Services volunteers and

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volunteers are also trained by the JIBC. It also offers programs in leadership, conflict resolution and emergency management. Hong Kong Fire Services also used JIBC for additional advanced training for their EMS personnel. JIBC currently offers two four-year degrees: * Bachelor of Public Safety Administration * Bachelor of Emergency and Security Management Studies (online) The Institute collaborates with the

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(SUSS) on SUSS's Minor in Paramedicine and Emergency Response.

Awards and scholarships

JIBC students can apply for a number of student awards, scholarships, and bursaries. In addition to a general student bursary, students can apply for various external awards and other forms of financial aid.

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References

External links

Justice Institute of British ColumbiaBCcampus - Justice Institute of British Columbia Data
{{Authority control Education in New Westminster Law enforcement in Canada Universities and colleges in Greater Vancouver Educational institutions established in 1978 1978 establishments in British Columbia

Programs

Awards and scholarships

Arms

See also

References

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