Police Services Board Awards
BRAMPTON, ON, April 23 /CNW/ - The Regional Municipality of Peel Police Services Board will recognize the outstanding efforts of 8 civilians and 52 officers on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2002, at the annual Board Award Ceremonies. The ceremony will take place at the Mississauga Convention Centre, 75 Derry Road West, Mississauga, at 7:00 p.m. Members of the Police Services Board and Chief Noel P. Catney will present Civilian Citations, Police Commendations, the Knights of Columbus Humanitarian Award, Detective Robert Boyne Memorial Award, Constable Dwayne Piukkala Memorial Award, Inspector Frank Fernandes Memorial Award and News Media Awards.
CIVILIAN CITATIONS
These Citations are presented to citizens who have rendered unselfish assistance to the Peel Regional Police or demonstrated a unique concern for the safety and well being of the community. The action or assistance given by these citizens is considered outstanding and above a normal civic responsibility.
- John Belford, Brampton
- Bruce Odor, Mississauga
- Maria de Sousa, Mississauga
- Manjit Rehal, Brampton
- Sharon Price, Brampton
- Mark Parisi, Richmond Hill
- Mellonie Robinson, Brampton
- Dawna Speers, Mississauga
POLICE COMMENDATIONS
These Commendations are presented to Officers who have performed a most outstanding service, made a significant contribution to this Police Service or community, or demonstrated continued excellence in the performance of their duties and dedication to the Peel Regional Police.
- Acting Sergeant Shawn McCowell
Constable Jason Sarracini
Constable Joseph Cardi
Constable Gary Lancaster - Detective Sergeant Randy Patrick
Detective Dave Blashuk
Detective Michael Korb
Constable Sam Checchia
Constable Todd Moore
Constable Ian Porter
Constable William McGarry
Constable Dave Andrews
Constable Jeffrey Banton
Constable Scott Hendry
Constable Warren Robinson - Constable Joseph Calabrese
Constable Ken Li
Constable Jason Unsworth - Sergeant Barry Dolan
Constable Dirk Niles
Constable Natalie Hiltz
Constable Karl Layne
Constable J. P. Belisle
Constable J. P. St. Jules
Constable Rob Ehl - Constable Cameron McMillan
Constable Ricardo Marttini
Constable Peter Carpino - Sergeant Gavin Francis
Constable Wendy Chmelnitsky
Constable David Ellis
Constable Gianna Hughes
Constable Colette Maurice
Constable Michele Dunsford
Constable Shawn Quinn
Constable Cameel Chambers
Constable Pina Squires
Constable Napoleon Quimpo
Constable Karen McNeilly
Constable John Morrison
Constable Enzo Del Zotto
Constable David Connolly - Constable Craig Gallacher
Constable Doug Robinson - Constable Derrick St. Denis
Constable Darren Storey - Constable Jeff Gough
- Constable Ryan Dougan
- Constable Susan Gray
- Constable Vivienne Potter
- Constable Leslie Smith
Constable Todd Woods
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HUMANITARIAN AWARD
This award is presented to a member of this Police Service, who have made exemplary contributions of service to the community. It is presented annually to an officer selected by the Chief's Management Group.
Inspector Andrew Wilson
DETECTIVE ROBERT BOYNE MEMORIAL AWARD
This award is presented to a member of this Police Service, or to a resident of the Region of Peel, who has demonstrated exceptional initiative and commitment to the concept of crime prevention, an ideal which is highly valued by this Police Service.
Constable Henri Berube
CONSTABLE DWAYNE PIUKKALA MEMORIAL AWARD
This award is designed to honour an officer with no more than five years experience, in recognition of an exemplary deed and/or continued excellence in the police field, demonstrating qualities and potential so highly valued by the Peel Regional Police.
Constable Ian Hazell
INSPECTOR FRANK FERNANDES MEMORIAL AWARD
This is a highly selective award presented to a member of the Peel Regional Police who has demonstrated extraordinary competence in the field of scene and crime investigation; commitment beyond the call of duty; persistence in all matters to seek out the truth for justice to be served; and, dedication to the field of collection, preservation, preparation and presentation of physical evidence.
Constable Neal Wilson
Constable Andrew Kastelic
Constable Dave Emberlin
Mr. Shane Turnidge
MEDIA AWARDS
The News Media Awards Programme was established in 1988 by the Peel Regional Police to show its appreciation to Newspaper, Radio and Television News Media members, who have contributed in a significant manner to Public Awareness, with respect to Policing activity.
Best Television News or Feature
Austin Delaney - CFTO
Best Print News or Feature
Jim Wilkes - Toronto Star
Best Ethnic News Feature
Tony Ku - Sing Tao Daily
For further information:
Frederick Biro, Executive Director, Peel Police Services Board,
(905) 458-1340
