Manitoba has given 14 police officers from across the province Excellence in Law Enforcement awards to recognize their outstanding service and contributions to their communities.
“The officers we pay tribute to today put themselves in harm’s way to protect Manitobans and make our communities safer for everyone,” said Justice Minister Cliff Cullen. “They have served with distinction and it’s an honour to recognize their contributions with the Excellence in Law Enforcement Award.”
The recipients for this year are:
- Const. Michel Latreille, Brandon Police Service (BPS);
- Const. Shawn Haggarty, BPS;
- Const. Myran Hamm, BPS;
- Sgt. Brian Chrupalo, Winnipeg Police Service (WPS);
- Const. Kevin Birkett, WPS;
- Franklin Henry McKay (retired), WPS and Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council Police;
- Insp. Doug Roxburgh, WPS;
- Sgt. Robert Hodyr, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP);
- Sgt. Carrie Kennedy, RCMP;
- Sgt. Eugene Yewchuk, RCMP;
- Cpl. Shane Flanagan, RCMP;
- Staff Sgt. Beryl Lewis, RCMP;
- Insp. Rob Lasson, RCMP; and
- Const. Tyler Delaronde, Manitoba First Nations Police Service.
More than 150 police officers have received this award to recognize their contributions to their communities, police service or the betterment of law enforcement in Manitoba.
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