9 CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS MESSAGE FROM THE CHARLOTTETOWN CHIEF OF POLICE On behalf of the members and staff of Charlottetown Police Services, I would like to thank the Prince Edward Island Police Association for their steadfast commitment to addressing and supporting issues that affect our community every day. Child abuse is one of the most serious and devastating issues our community faces. It’s a reprehensible crime that often happens in private, including online, and can have profound, lasting impacts on some of our most vulnerable community members. Reporting abuse is never easy. It takes incredible strength and courage from the victim and those around them. Everyone who is impacted or affected by child abuse needs to be fully and carefully supported. Addressing it requires strong partnerships, and Charlottetown Police Services (CPS) remains committed to this vital work. At CPS, the Major Crime Unit is responsible for investigating child abuse and will be adding a new dedicated position to the unit this year that can help address child sexual exploitation in our community. We are fully committed to a trauma-informed approach that prioritizes the safety and well-being of the child while holding offenders accountable. Every child deserves to feel safe. Protecting them is a shared responsibility and together we can make a difference. Respectfully, Sean Coombs Interim Chief of Police
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