69 police officers from across the province received recognition last
night at BC’s 31st annual Police Honours Night. Of those officers, 22 received
awards for valorous service (exemplary service in the face of extreme hazard and
personal risk) ... 43 for meritorious service (involves actions above the call
of duty that enhance the image of policing in BC) ... as well as outstanding service recognition
for a retired RCMP deputy commissioner and three retired chief constables.
A media release from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor
General provided details of how these officers were selected, saying that they … were selected by a committee comprised of
representatives from the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police and the Ministry
of Public Safety and Solicitor General’s Police Services Division.
We often hear a lot of the negative things in and around policing ... these
are just a FEW of the ones that deserve special thanks for the work they do.
One of the things I hope you will note is the types of situations these men and women were in ... as well as the number of off-duty officers who were recognized.
One of the things I hope you will note is the types of situations these men and women were in ... as well as the number of off-duty officers who were recognized.
Awards
of Valour
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| For "Valourous Service" |
Const. Gerald Lau (New Westminster Police Service) While off duty, came
to the aid of a fellow police officer who was struggling with an aggressive
suspect who had a hold of the officer’s firearms holster.
Sgt. Michael Drummond (Vancouver Police Dept) Safely apprehended a
deranged, suicidal male armed with an ice pick.
Const. David Marchand (Vancouver Police Dept) – Placed himself at
personal risk while performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on a suicidal woman
who had overdosed on animal tranquilizers.
