Lethbridge Polytechnic School of Justice Studies

We are excited to share the achievement of Victoria Nelson who had her Master of Human Rights degree from the University of Manitoba conferred last week.

Victoria is a graduate of our Bachelor of Criminal Justice degree program. During her time at Lethbridge Polytechnic, she participated in the study abroad opportunity attending the Victimology seminar at the University of Dubrovnik in Croatia. This experience truly inspired her to continue down the path of human rights.

We send Victoria our congratulations and wish her great success for her future endeavours.

The Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Centre for Justice and Human Services is seeking applications for two term certain instructors in the School of Justice Studies.

One position will be assigned to the Criminal Justice-Policing diploma program and one position will be in the Conservation Enforcement degree and Natural Resource Compliance diploma programs; however, teaching assignments may be across the Centre for Justice and Human Services.

For more information, please visit:

Term Certain Instructors - Justice Studies - Policing and Conservation Enforcement The Lethbridge Polytechnic's School of Justice Studies is seeking applications for two (2) term certain instructors in the School of Justice Studies. One (1) position will be assigned to the Criminal Justice-Policing Diploma program and one (1) position will be in the Conservation Enforcement degree...

Skills Tune Up is offering a 40-hour security guard training program.

Their fully online course is running May 4–8 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Train from anywhere in Alberta and fit your learning into your schedule. Additional training session will be offered in June this year.

For further information, visit www.skillstuneup.com or email [email protected] to learn more and secure your spot. Class spaces are limited.

Considering a Career in Policing? Join the Moose Jaw Police Service information session and administer of the SIGMA exam.

When: Tuesday, March 24.
Time: 3:30-5:30pm.
Where: Richardson Oilseed Room (CE1305)
Lethbridge Polytechnic

Information session:
• What it’s like to work as a police officer in Moose Jaw
• The recruitment and selection process
• Career opportunities within policing
• An opportunity to write the SIGMA Survey for Police Officers Examination

Today we celebrated the graduation of ten Police Cadet Training program graduates from the Grande Prairie Police Service recruit class #3.

Over the past 23 weeks, these cadets have developed the skills needed for modern policing — from technical training to communication, teamwork and ethical decision-making.

Congratulations to each of them on reaching this important milestone!

If you are in Abbotsford, March 6-8, come check us out at the BC Sport and Wilderness Show at the Tradex.
https://www.bcsportandwilderness.com/

We are in booth 361 showcasing Lethbridge Polytechnic's Justice Studies and Natural Resource Compliance programs.

🌟 Celebrating Our CITAP Team! 🌟

We’re incredibly proud to share that the Community Integration Through Art - Pissatsinaskssini (CITAP) team has received the Leadership & Creating Community Employee Excellence Award!

This recognition celebrates the heart of the project - our students, who help create welcoming, culturallygrounded spaces where community, creativity, and learning come together. Their leadership, energy, and compassion shape every gathering, every conversation, and every moment of connection, while gaining valuable experience by applying what they learn in their programs through active research alongside faculty and community partners.

✨ Congratulations to the full CITAP team:
• Dr. Jami AlbrightTolman (Lead Researcher)
• Sierra Stumborg (Lead Student Research Assistant)
• Breah McGladdery (Student Research Assistant)
• Roberta Mistaken Chief (Student Research Assistant)
• AJ Aguila (Student Web Developer/LP Alumni)
• Sheldon Day Chief (RA/LP Alumni)
• Faith Wanjiku (CPSAR Operations Officer)
• Gloria Wells (Ninastako Cultural Centre)

Thank you for your commitment to students, community, and Indigenousinformed learning. Your work is creating real change, one circle, one conversation, and one creative moment at a time. 🧡🪶🎨

StudentLed CommunityBuilding IndigenousWaysOfKnowing ArtAndCulture AwardWinningTeam

✨ Did you know? Since 2022, Lethbridge Polytechnic has had an applied research centre rooted in our 57year history of educating and training criminal justice professionals. It’s a space where students, partners, and facultyresearchers come together to explore how we address realworld challenges with innovative, evidencebased solutions.
🔍 Want to see this in action?
Join us for Public Safety and Spatial Technologies: EvidenceInformed Innovation in Action
📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Garden Court, Lethbridge Polytechnic
This free, handson event features:
• 25+ students, faculty, researchers, industry partners, and community service providers
• 11+ applied research projects
• Interactive technology demos
• Partnerdriven sessions
• Communityfocused microresearch initiatives
• Plus lunch 🥞🍽️
🔗 Register now:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1743352898449?aff=oddtdtcreator
Questions?
📧 Kirsten Fantazir, President’s Applied Research Chair in Public Safety @ [email protected]

Public Safety & Spatial Tech : Evidence Informed Innovation in Action Explore evidence-informed public safety and spatial tech. innovations with police, public safety, community service providers, & pracademics

Mark May 4 - 6, 2026 in your calendars. The Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association's (ACCPA) annual conference is happening May 4 - 6, 2026 in Calgary.

Please see link for more information: https://albertacrimeprevention.com/2026-conference/