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Honouring bravery and exceptional achievements (12 photos)

The Barrie Police Service hosted its annual awards ceremony last night at Mapleview Community Church
Last night at Mapleview Community Church, the Barrie Police Service hosted its annual awards ceremony to recognize the bravery, exceptional achievements and the efforts of numerous officers and citizens. Included in this year’s honourees are six Special Constables with exemplary years of service, recognized for their contributions to the safety of our city and the Barrie Police Service.

Police Exemplary Service Medal – This medal is a national recognition for twenty (20) years of exemplary service. The Police Exemplary Service Medal is issued by the Chancellor of Canadian Orders and Decorations, and is authorized by Her Majesty the Queen as a National Honour. In addition to their Exemplary Service Medals these recipients will be receiving congratulatory scrolls from The City of Barrie and the Federal and Provincial Government.
    •    Staff Sergeant Rose Richter
    •    Staff Sergeant Rich Johnston
    •    Sergeant John Brooks
    •    Sergeant Terry Cuff
    •    Sergeant Val Gates
    •    Sergeant Dave Luce
    •    Constable Mark Kennie
    •    Constable Keira Brooks
    •    Constable Eric Savoie
    •    Detective Constable Tammy Watson
    •    Special Constable Teresa Hummel
    •    Special Constable Caren Chubb
    •    Special Constable Jamie Borneman
    •    Special Constable Jason Clark
    •    Mr. John Little
    •    Mr. Roy Gay

Civilian Service Pin – The Barrie Police Service pays tribute to the dedicated civilian members who play an indispensable role within the organization. Our civilian members provide critical and essential services; without these members our service could not accomplish its core business as effectively as it does. These pins are presented in five (5) year increments.
    •    Shirley Dunn - 20 Years
    •    Arlene Haggarty - 20 Years
    •    Theresa Young - 15 Years
    •    Tammy St. Pierre - 15 Years
    •    Kelly VanSchubert - 15 Years
    •    April Moriarty - 15 Years
    •    Caroline Graham - 10 Years
    •    Courtney Lotto - 5 Years
    •    Kerri Bingley - 5 Years
    •    Monique Boucher - 5 Years
    •    Christine Atkinson - 5 Years
    •    Angela Morton - 5 Years
    •    Kelly Kavanagh - 5 Years
    •    T.J. Medlyn - 5 Years

Formal Commendation Certificate – This award is to commend a member(s) for excellent work that goes beyond the normal or expected level of work performance.
    •    Sergeant Glen Furlong
    •    Constable Neil Petersen
    •    Constable Kristopher Nicholson
    •    Detective Constable Anthony Forrest
    •    Constable Bradley Bromley
    •    Constable Curtis Graber
    •    Constable Jeff Wright
    •    Detective Constable Michelle Jansen
    •    Tammy Miller
    •    Danielle Hutchinson
    •    Sharon Taylor
    •    Sarah Ellis

Award of Merit – This is awarded to a member(s) or citizen(s) in recognition of continuous and professional representation of the Barrie Police Service through voluntary participation with an organization, board, activity, etc.
    •    Inspector Peter Dewsnap
    •    Detective Constable Jelena Rajkovic

Citizen Award – This award is bestowed to a citizen(s) that has assisted and cooperated with the Barrie Police Service in such a manner that their actions merit special recognition.
    •    Laurel Chappell
    •    Carolyn Dixon

Chief of Police Award – This is awarded to a member(s) or citizen(s) for dedication and perseverance to a task that promotes the Barrie Police Service either internally or in the community.
    •    Inspector Cathie Gillespie
    •    Sergeant Val Gates
    •    Constable Diane Dallaire

Life Saving Award – This is awarded to a member(s) or citizen(s) for an act that resulted in the rescue or the saving of a person’s life.
    •    Constable Peter Moore
    •    Constable Bradley Bromley
    •    Constable Petr Pospisil
    •    Constable Shane Keers
    •    Constable Kurt Hemington
    •    Constable Michael Velema
    •    Constable Timothy Ferreira

Civilian Recognition Award – This is awarded to a Civilian Member(s) who has gone above and beyond the requirements of their normal duties in the commitment to the Barrie Police Service.
    •    Maria McWilliams
    •    Steve Witt

Auxiliary Award – This is awarded to an Auxiliary Member who has gone above and beyond and requirements of their normal duties in the commitment to the Barrie Police Service.
    •    Auxiliary Constable Brian Marrett