Back to SearchPETERBOROUGH, ON – On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Peterborough Police Service and the Knights of Columbus Ernest J. Wolff Council 798 gathered to present awards to citizens who displayed courage and commitment to community along with officers who went above and beyond the call.
Citizen Commendations:
Three Peterborough Women
On August 17, 2020, at approximately 9:30am police received a call that a woman had been attacked while walking on the TransCanada Trail north of the Jackson Heights subdivision.
The three women who were strangers to each other came together to stop the attack, help the victim, and provide a description of the suspect that ultimately led to his arrest a short time later.
According to the victim and nominating officers, these three women showed immense courage.
Christopher
On December 19, 2022, Loss Prevention Officers at the Canadian Tire on Lansdowne Street West were notified of a shoplift in progress. Upon approaching the male suspect, the male became aggressive with staff.
Christopher, who was shopping at the Canadian Tire at the time, heard someone yell “knife”, he immediately ran over to assist the staff who were struggling with the male on the ground and was able to disarm the man. No one was injured during the incident.
The nominating officer says Christopher’s assistance was invaluable to a safe resolution.
Nicole, Ryan
In November of 2023, police were called to a critical incident that involved a member of our community being injured.
Nicole jumped into action without considering risk to herself, to help the injured person. The efforts made by Nicole meant that immediate harm was stopped, and the person who had been harmed was able to feel cared for in a compassionate and responsive way.
Ryan through his actions ensured the immediate scene was safely maintained and the potential for further harm was diminished. While putting himself at risk to keep others safe, Ryan also called emergency services.
We are fortunate to have people who demonstrates such qualities in our community, and grateful for their actions on this day.
Carol Winter Humanitarian Award
Awarded to a member of the Police Service who has contributed to the needs of the vulnerable in our community.
Constable Dan Mundell
Ontario Women in Law Enforcement Service Awards
Sergeant (Ret’d) Nancy Loucks
Constable (Ret’d) Stacey Rutherford
Alison Jackson
Loranne Thompson
Service Medals for Sworn Members:
20 Years of Service
Staff Sergeant Robert Fitzgerald
Sergeant Jennifer Bell
Sergeant Trevor Hickey
Constable Keith Calderwood
Constable Grant Eastwood
Constable Sam McCullum
Constable Jason Morris
Constable Michael Stephens
Service Medals for Civilian Members:
20 Years of Service
Matt Thomas – Special Constable
Knights of Columbus Meritorious Service Award
Constable Joshua Gibbs
On the 29th of April 2023, officers were dispatched to the residence of an elderly female who had her home and property damaged by her adult daughter who was suffering from an apparent mental health episode.
Police then attended the adult daughter’s residence and during the interaction, the female opened a window and leapt from her apartment which is on the third floor. The female grabbed the eavestrough overhang at which point the officer quickly reached out to her from an adjacent balcony and was able to pull her to safety and apprehend her.
If not for the quick actions of the officer, the female in this incident would have fallen three stories resulting in serious bodily harm or death. Recognizing the severity of the incident, the female victim later offered her thanks to the officer for saving her life while being treated by EMS.
Investigative Services Division
In recognition of the tremendous dedication and work of the members of this division in resolving a series of violent crimes (four homicides in six months) that had wide reaching impacts for the victims and families involved, the civilian and sworn members of the service and the overall safety of residents in our community. All of these cases are still before the courts and while we are proud to have brought the persons believed responsible to this stage of justice, we know that the work is continuing and not yet finished.
The officers and supporting units, such as Digital Evidence Management, invested thousands of hours and used various forensic and investigative techniques to bring the people believed to be responsible before the courts within days and hours.
These crimes struck at the core of our feelings of safety, and it was through the collective work and dedication to public safety in solving these most violent crimes that is worthy of recognition.
Sandra Dueck
Manager, Strategic Communications Services
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217
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