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.

1. John Belford, Brampton
2. Bruce Odor, Mississauga
3. Maria de Sousa, Mississauga
4. Manjit Rehal, Brampton
5. Sharon Price, Brampton
6. Mark Parisi, Richmond Hill
7. Mellonie Robinson, Brampton
8. 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.

1. Acting Sergeant Shawn McCowell
   Constable Jason Sarracini
   Constable Joseph Cardi
   Constable Gary Lancaster
2. 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
3. Constable Joseph Calabrese
   Constable Ken Li
   Constable Jason Unsworth
4. Sergeant Barry Dolan
   Constable Dirk Niles
   Constable Natalie Hiltz
   Constable Karl Layne
   Constable J. P. Belisle
   Constable J. P. St. Jules
   Constable Rob Ehl
5. Constable Cameron McMillan
   Constable Ricardo Marttini
   Constable Peter Carpino
6. 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
7. Constable Craig Gallacher
   Constable Doug Robinson
8. Constable Derrick St. Denis
   Constable Darren Storey
9. Constable Jeff Gough
10. Constable Ryan Dougan
11. Constable Susan Gray
12. Constable Vivienne Potter
13. 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