Keith is a community role model and an excellent police officer! He makes light of every hard situation!

On December 25, 2019, my father was a victim of a manslaughter. Two days later, I received a phone call from Cheryl with Victim Services asking if I could come into the station to meet with her. Cheryl was immediately so kind, explaining to me even where to park, how to check in and before even getting into any details, her first question was “how are you doing?” It was a difficult situation to explain the proceedings and to give full details on what exactly happened the night my father passed. She showed respect and kindness the entire time. 

I’m nominating constable Harrison for this award for many reasons. His display of commitment, compassion and kindness only scratch the surface. Through his role as School Safety Officer, Officer Harrison has developed such strong connections with my students, making each one feel special and valued in their own unique way. His dedication and determination to always make the world around him a better place is so inspiring for the younger generation to watch and learn from.

As if he doesn't already do enough for the community, he is also volunteering his time to coach my son's hockey team. Wes has a way with words and is so great with the kids. He deserves recognition for all he does, both on the job and off. He truly is a wonderful person.

I nominate Strathroy-Caradoc's Michelle Mackay because she works hard at her job. She is a caring and compassionate person. She is always learning new ways to improve herself in her job as a dispatcher. She has trained others in this field of work. Michelle has has great multitasking skills and her typing speed is incredible!

On February 8, 2019 my father Alain Boisvert was returning from a friend’s. He was driving westbound on Cty Rd 22 in Emeryville when unbeknownst to him, he went unconscious due to a cardiac arrest. He started veering off the road, hit a green box, then hit another truck that he pushed into a building. The two men at the Oil Lube removed my unconscious father from the vehicle and placed him on the ground. A local female resident immediately started performing CPR. Det. Scott Chapman, who was going about his day, witnessed the chain of events and attended the scene. He took over the chest compressions. The actions from everyone involved kept the blood pumping.   

Louis Carvalho’s best personality traits are his hard work and determination. He works hard for long hours to look after the community, often meaning he misses time at home with his four girls, dogs and wife. He often goes out of his way to help fellow officers, new or old. He is highly looked up to by family, friends & his family in blue.

Brandon is an amazing officer with great people skills. Loves his job and community, great guy to be around, funny, great smile and always caring. As an SRO, he helped with various events around FMSS and was truly amazing - no one more deserving of this than him!

I nominate Peter Thom with the Hamilton Police Service for Police Hero of the Year. Peter goes beyond his duty to serve and protect our community. He is a hero to all of our family because of his dogged-like dedication to getting all the answers. Always takes a call and always is calm and helpful. A truly dedicated officer.

I nominate Rob Wilson of Windsor. Anybody who has the qualities needed for training a canine and working with one has to be a compassionate person. Looking after his dog and working with him takes a special kind of person and that is why I am nominating Sgt. Rob Wilson. Image credit: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/windsor-police-retires-k9-officer-vegas-1.5411073