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RCMP employees being invested into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces
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OTTAWA – Thursday, May 22, 2008 – Today, 19 RCMP employees are being recognized by Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada for their achievements and contributions in policing.
“I congratulate all recipients for their outstanding contributions to policing and to the communities they serve,” says RCMP Commissioner William J.S. Elliott, Principal Commander of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. “The exceptional dedication shown by these men and women throughout their careers in policing is a testament to their commitment to keeping Canadians and their communities safe. Today’s recognition is a very prestigious honour bestowed on only a few Canadians.”
“I extend my congratulations to the exceptional men and women who have today received awards for their outstanding commitment and achievements in policing,” said the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety. “As Canada’s national police force, the RCMP plays a vital role in protecting our citizens and communities. Your important work upholds this government’s commitment to tackling crime and to keeping Canadians safe.”
Each year, the Governor General recognizes Canadian police service employees by investing them into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. This year, 60 women and men from different police services across Canada are being honoured for careers of exceptional service or distinctive merit.
The Order has three levels:
- Commander of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces (C.O.M.)
- Officer of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces (O.O.M.)
- Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces (M.O.M).
The following RCMP employees were invested today into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces:
Atlantic Region
- Sergeant Douglas Lockhart, M.O.M. - Fredericton, New Brunswick
- Chief Superintendent Randall Parks, M.O.M. - Fredericton, New Brunswick
Central Region
- Sergeant James Raymond Baskin, M.O.M. - Kitchener, Ontario
- Chief Superintendent Norman Mazerolle, M.O.M. - London, Ontario
- Staff Sergeant David McIntyre, M.O.M. - London, Ontario
- Assistant Commissioner Donat Michel Séguin, O.O.M. - London, Ontario
Headquarters
- Assistant Commissioner Darrell Lafosse, O.O.M. - Ottawa, Ontario
- Assistant Commissioner Rafik Souccar, O.O.M. - Ottawa, Ontario
- C/M Georges Thériault, M.O.M., Ottawa, Ontario
North West Region
- Corporal Stewart Angus, M.O.M. - Thorsby, Alberta
- Sergeant Major Randall Burt, M.O.M. - Regina, Saskatchewan
- Sergeant Sharon Meredith, M.O.M. - Edmonton, Alberta
- Sergeant Robert Ruiters, M.O.M. - Regina, Saskatchewan
- Staff Sergeant Francis Stevenson, M.O.M. - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Pacific Region
- Corporal Terrence Barter, M.O.M. - Nelson, British Columbia
- Assistant Commissioner Peter German, O.O.M. - Surrey, British Columbia
- Inspector John Grant, M.O.M. - Whitehorse, Yukon
- Chief Superintendent Barry Harvie, M.O.M. - Whitehorse, Yukon
- Superintendent Wayne Rideout, M.O.M. - Surrey, British Columbia
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