B.C.’s court system is getting a boost with 33 new sheriffs graduating from the Justice Institute of British Columbia. The ceremony, held June 9, marked the completion of the initial training phase for the recruits, who are now preparing to begin duty on July 9.
The newly minted deputy sheriffs will be stationed throughout the province, including in Fort St. John, Nelson, Terrace, and the Lower Mainland. They’ll continue their training until early July before officially taking up their posts.
Sheriffs in B.C. are highly trained peace officers responsible for courtroom security, transporting people in custody, and protecting the judiciary, court staff, and the public. They help keep 90 Provincial Court locations running safely and efficiently. Without them, many court operations cannot proceed.
The B.C. government says this graduating class is part of a broader strategy to improve access to justice. Along with recruiting more sheriffs, the Province is investing in new court services, appointing judges, and working to retain staff through improved compensation and career development.
The next sheriff-recruit training class begins on July 14, continuing the effort to expand and support the BC Sheriff Service—one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the province.
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