New sheriffs to arrive at courthouses in Fort St John and across the province

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — New sheriffs are coming to town in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and other northern municipalities in British Columbia. 

According to a press release from the provincial government, 24 B.C. sheriffs graduated from the Justice Institute of British Columbia’s winter class on Wednesday, February 5th.

“Without sheriffs, court matters cannot proceed. Sheriffs maintain a safe environment for everyone delivering justice services in 90 court locations throughout B.C.,” says the release. 

These sheriffs have been assigned to courthouses in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Victoria, Nanaimo, Penticton, Oliver, Quesnel, Terrace and the Lower Mainland.

The recent graduates will continue training until March 6th and start their first day on the 7th. 

Fort St. John’s new sheriff is currently in the process of moving to the city, according to the B.C. government’s Attorney General Communications Office.

“They are highly trained peace officers who provide protective services for the Crown, judiciary, defence, court staff, the public and all participants in the justice system. Sheriffs also protect court users, transport accused and convicted people to and from correctional institutions, and perform other duties,” said the release. 

Anyone interested in careers with the BC Sheriff Service (BCSS) can explore opportunities here. 

Energeticcity.ca reached out to the B.C. government for more information about Fort St. John’s new sheriff and will provide updates when possible.