Jennifer Driscoll

Jennifer Driscoll graduated from Police Science at the Atlantic Police Academy on May 1, 1998, and began her career as a Constable in General Patrol with the Summerside Police Services the very next day.

In 2010, she took a two-year leave of absence to work with the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, first in General Patrol, and later as an Authorized Firearms Officer. In 2015, Jennifer made history when she became the first female Corporal of the Summerside Police Services. From 2016-2019 Jennifer was the Detective Corporal/Acting Sergeant in the Major Crime Unit. During this time, she investigated crimes that demanded highly specialized skills to use when interviewing adult victims, child victims, witnesses, and suspects.

Jennifer was chosen by her peers and honoured with the distinction of Municipal Police Officer of the Year for PEI in 2019. In 2021, she was awarded the Twenty-Year Exemplary Service Medal by the Governor General of Canada, and in 2023, she was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal by the Lieutenant Governor of PEI.

Jennifer has been instrumental in several committees and teams over the years. She sat on the Provincial Education Emergency Management Committee and since 2006, has been a member of the provincial joint forces Crisis Negotiating Team. She has represented the Summerside Police on the Justice and Public Safety’s PEI Bridge Committee, where she collaborates with Public Health, Adult Protection, Child Protection, Victim Services, Mental Health and Addictions, and others to determine the best approach and services to help those who are at high risk of harm. She has also been a member of the Attorney General Restorative Justice Committee, the Provincial Communications Committee, and the Mobile Crisis Response Team Preparation Committee.

Jennifer’s career achievements alone are inspirational for students, as she has proven to be dedicated to serving the community and making a difference in the lives of so many. In addition to having the education and experience that makes her an excellent officer, she works and lives her life with compassion, empathy, and respect for others.

Jennifer received a Distinguished Alumni Award in 2023.