Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC)

Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) is a public post‑secondary institution located in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada focused on justice, public safety and social services education. It was established in 1978 to meet the training needs of professionals in police, corrections, firefighting, paramedicine and other safety fields. JIBC offers a wide range of applied education programs, including certificates, diplomas, bachelor’s degrees, and professional training. The Institute emphasizes hands‑on learning, simulations, and real‑world training to prepare students for careers in emergency management, law enforcement, conflict resolution, and leadership. JIBC operates several campuses throughout British Columbia, with its main campus in New Westminster and others in Chilliwack, Kelowna, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge and Vancouver Island. It is recognized nationally as a leader in applied research and public safety education, ranking among the top research colleges in Canada.