The Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards were handed out Thursday evening with 19 officers from across the province being honoured.
The Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards were established by the provincial government to recognize extraordinary efforts by police officers in Manitoba.
“These officers have served the citizens of Manitoba with honour and distinction, demonstrating leadership and a commitment to excellence in policing and law enforcement,” said Justice Minister Heather Stefanson. “Their passion and dedication, combined with their willingness to put themselves in harm’s way to protect others, make Manitoba a safer place for all of us to live. I congratulate each of the officers being recognized with this award.”
This year’s recipients are:
• Det. Sgt. Michelle Bacik, Winnipeg Police Service (WPS);
• Sgt. Brian Brewer, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP);
• Sgt. Larry Dalman, RCMP;
• Const. Bruce Ewanyshyn, Brandon Police Service (BPS);
• Staff Sgt. Lee Fortin, RCMP;
• Staff Sgt. Andrew Golebioski, WPS;
• Const. Paul Human, RCMP;
• Sgt. Cheryl Larson, WPS;
• Staff Sgt. Rob Lasson, RCMP;
• Insp. Kevin Lewis, RCMP;
• Sgt. Lisa Mandziak, WPS;
• Det. Sgt. Shaunna Neufeld, WPS;
• Const. Jay Palmer, BPS;
• Sgt. Nicholas Paulet, WPS;
• Sgt. Shawn Pike, WPS;
• Const. Scott Robinson, RCMP;
• Sgt. Bettina Schaible, RCMP;
• Sgt. Milo Thompson, RCMP; and
• Const. Brad Wall, WPS.
Since the inception of the awards more than 120 police officers have received the award for outstanding contributions to their communities, their police service or the betterment of law enforcement in Manitoba.
-News4 Staff-