A Glimpse at the Force’s History
Before Summerside became an incorporated town in 1877, it was a bustling shipbuilding centre and growing commercial hub. Many transient laborers passed through the area, and with little to do in the evenings, many of them frequented the local ale houses. It wasn’t long before Summerside required the assistance of a police force to help uphold the law.
It was around the town’s year of incorporation that council began appointing police officers. Appointments were made on a yearly basis, and there were generally two or three police officers appointed for a given year.
For more information about the history of the Summerside Police Department, contact: MacNaught History Centre & Archives