Dispatches

Calgary honours memory of Const. Sarah Onofrychuk

Calgary Police Service is honouring the memory of Const. Sarah Onofrychuk, who was an active member when she passed away this past spring from a stroke at the age of 36.

Royal Newfoundland Constabulary honouring the memory of Ruby Tobin

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary is honouring the memory of Ruby Tobin, who was an RNC employee for 27 years and passed away earlier this year after a courageous battle with cancer.

Edmonton Police Const. Michael Zacharuk dubbed Top Cop for 2017

The Kiwanis Club of Edmonton - Oil Capital has named Edmonton Police Const. Michael Zacharuk as their Top Cop for 2017.

Sgt. Dave Rektor retires from OPP

Sgt. Dave Rektor is retiring from the OPP’s west region.

Insp. Penny Hart of Halifax Regional Police retiring from policing

Insp. Penny Hart of Halifax Regional Police (HRP) announced her retirement after a 30-year career in law enforcement.

First female deputy chief promoted at Windsor Police Service

Supt. Pam Mizuno and Insp. Brad Hill of the Windsor Police Service are the new deputy chiefs, replacing Rick Derus, who retired in December, and Vince Power who is retiring later this year.

Two new deputy chiefs at Peel Regional Police

Peel Regional Police (PRP) have formally appointed two new deputy chiefs: Ingrid Berkeley-Brown (left) and Marc Andrews (right), bringing the total number of deputy chiefs to four.

Governor General of Canada honours Adam Palmer

Vancouver Police Chief Adam Palmer was recognized by Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, as an Officer of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces this past spring. Congrats!

International Association of Women Police awards Canadian with Officer of the Year Award

A number of Canadian women in law enforcement are being honoured as part of the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) Foundation’s 2018 Annual Recognition Programme.

RCMP Staff Sgt. Vishal Mathura promoted in B.C.

RCMP Staff Sgt. Vishal Mathura has been promoted to inspector and regional duty officer for Lower Mainland E Division in British Columbia.

Insp. Larry Cope retires from VPD

Insp. Larry Cope is retiring from the Vancouver Police Department after 31 years.

Toronto Police Insp. Sonia Thomas wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Toronto Police Insp. Sonia Thomas was the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Women Achievers Awards (IWAA) ceremony in North York on March 9.

Leah Gilfoy hired as new deputy chief at Orangeville Police Service

The Orangeville Police Service is proud to announce a new deputy chief, Leah Gilfoy.

Contract extended for Barrie Police Chief Kimberley Greenwood

The Barrie Police Services Board approved the extension of Barrie Police Chief Kimberley Greenwood’s contract until March 2021.

Royal Newfoundland Constabulary promotes Supt. Shawn O’Reilly

Supt. Shawn O’Reilly has been prompted from inspector. O’Reilly will lead the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s Criminal Investigation Division in the NEA region (Northeast Avalon).