Seven members of the South Bruce OPP were recognized West Region OPP Awards Ceremony recently in Chatham.
South Bruce OPP Detachment Commander Inpsector Krista Miller says in a statement, “It was my pleasure to attend the West Region OPP Awards Ceremony in Chatham. I was especially proud to see so many South Bruce OPP members, and members of our community, receiving recognition for Exemplary Service, Community Service, acts of Life Saving and Bravery. Each of these individuals went above and beyond to contribute to our community or attempt to save a life – their recognition is so very well deserved”
Police Exemplary Service Medal (20 years service):
Sergeant Dave Hackney and Constable Kevin Martin were recognized for over 20 years of dedicated service to the OPP.
Community Service Award:
Detective Constable Melissa Laki and Sergeant Dave Hackney were recognized for their idea, and initiative for recommending the decommissioned OPP cell phones be donated to assist Victims of Crime who may require a cell phone to ensure personal safety.
Commissioner’s Citation for Bravery and St. John’s Ambulance Award for Life Saving:
Constable Ed Brunk was recognized for his actions in assisting in the rescue of two young women who had been swept off the Kincardine pier on a stormy night. Constable Brunk also made attempts to save the life of the woman’s cousin who had jumped in to save them. Despite the resuscitation efforts, the male passed away.
South Bruce OPP say they are also sending their congratulations to the community members who were recognized at the ceremony for their actions in our detachment area.
Exemplary Performance of Duty:
Sergeant Tim Evans, Constable Steve Gingerich and Detective Constable Kyle Hamilton risked their personal safety to successfully contain a male who had stolen a payloader, was endangering public safety and causing significant property damage.
Commissioner’s Commendation – Assist OPP
William Bride, Douglas McLeod and David Brown
Citation for Life Saving
Blayne Nicholson, Bruce Lawson and Tyler Tout
Citation for Bravery
Michael Walsh, William Melvin, Bernhard Thimian, Patrick McMillian and Robert McKitterick
Commissioner’s Letter of Appreciation
David Jenkins, Justin Boucher, Keith Filby, James Cooper and James Ainslie
St. Johns Ambulance Award for Life Saving
Michael Walsh