Police and Public Safety Institute
The programs in the Police and Public Safety Institute stand firmly on the same foundation – public service. It’s a quality that we nurture in our students, knowing that guiding principles will help empower your career from the first day on the job – whether you provide community and justice services, support victims of crime, or offer health care to animals. Firefighter. Police officer. Paramedic. Victimology – all responsible positions and fields that attract special, dedicated people. It’s that same drive for excellence that can be found in our instructors and facilities.
OTTAWA (June 22, 2026) — From June 23-26 the Canadian Tire Centre will be filled with celebration, excitement, and pride as more than 12,000 eligible Algonquin College graduates take part in 2026 Convocation ceremonies.
“As we celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2026, we also recognize the resilience, determination, and commitment to learning that have brought them to this milestone,” said Claude Brulé, President and CEO, Algonquin College. “Our graduates leave Algonquin with the skills, knowledge and experiences needed to make meaningful contributions in their communities, workplaces, and professions. We are proud of all they have achieved and excited to see the impact they will make as they begin the next chapter of their journeys.”
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OTTAWA (Mon., March 17, 2025) – Algonquin College invites you to a micro-net funding announcement to benefit first responders. This initiative will enable pattern recognition and identification and stress indicators through the data analytics and advanced machine learning from wearable devices. The project objectives are to monitor and assess real-time physiological stress indicators and reported stress indicators, develop reliable results to advance field trading and operations in supporting first responders’ resilience and the sustainability of emergency response as a whole.
Jan. 22, 2018 (OTTAWA) — Algonquin College has launched a new, innovative Bachelor of Public Safety (Honours) Program.
Natural, technological, and human-induced emergencies and disasters are increasingly common in the current global climate. The College recognizes there is a growing need for well-trained, educated, and experienced public safety professionals.
This new program offers a unique combination of security and emergency management, and takes a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure students are earning a credential that prepares them for the evolving fields of public safety.
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