Assiniboine College marked another year of public safety training on Friday with its annual Final Inspection Ceremony, recognizing graduates preparing to enter careers in policing, corrections and community safety across Manitoba.
Assiniboine College president Mark Frison said graduates completed a demanding program focused on practical experience and service.
“Over the past year, our graduates have completed a demanding, hands-on program that emphasizes real-world experience, accountability, and service,” Frison said. “Through the Manitoba Public Safety Institute, students are graduating fully prepared to support and protect communities across the province.”
Among the graduates was Osahon Ebosa, who has been hired by the Sheriff’s Service in Brandon. Originally from Nigeria, Ebosa said the program reinforced his interest in community service and public safety.
“Public safety is about taking care of people in your community, whether you’re a police officer, sheriff, or working in corrections,” he said. “This program has been great. It has taught me that public safety professionals play such a strong role in ensuring that our community is safe and in a good place.”
The ceremony celebrated students completing the college’s Public Safety program through the Manitoba Public Safety Institute, which provides training for policing and public safety agencies across the province.
Across three final inspection ceremonies held during the academic year, the program recognized 14 graduates. Eleven graduates are moving on to the Brandon Police Service, while others have accepted positions with the Sheriff’s office and the Victoria Beach Police Service as a Community Safety Officer.
The institute also serves as the training provider for the Manitoba First Nations Police Service, which completed its seventh recruit class this year with 19 graduates. Another 22 recruits are expected to graduate in July.
In addition, Assiniboine College said 130 students completed training this year as Community Safety Officers, First Nations Safety Officers, Animal Protection Officers and Field Training Officers.
Friday’s ceremony also marked the end of Instructor Alice Potter’s five-year tenure leading the Public Safety program. Potter, who is returning to her regular duties with Brandon Police Service, has also taught drill instruction at the college for 18 years.
Jack Ewatski, chair of the Manitoba Public Safety Institute, praised Potter’s impact on students entering policing and public safety careers.
“Her unwavering dedication, passion, and genuine care for every student she mentored has left a lasting impact that reaches far beyond the classroom,” Ewatski said.
Potter said supporting students preparing for careers in policing and public safety had been one of the most rewarding parts of her work.
“I am grateful for my continued connections with many former students and truly enjoy watching their careers as they serve their communities,” she said.
By Steven Sukkau, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Original Published on May 06, 2026 at 13:27
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