I feel extremely honoured to nominate S/Sgt Sandra Sparling of the Ottawa Police Service as the LGBTQ police hero. Sandra has been an inspiration to many LGBTQ persons! She is the first staff sergeant to be appointed by the chief to hold the Ottawa police service GLBT liaison committee police co-chair position. 

Joanna S. is an incredible leader and is dedicated to helping her community. One specific example of Joanna going over and beyond is in June of 2017 when she brought awareness to scams happening in the Polish community with the elderly via a written article in a well-read Polish newspaper and speaking on a radio show. 

I nominate Kathy Williams. Her dedication and passion for coaching and protecting the children is second to none. She is an incredible role model and the strength she poses to do what she does not many can do.

Laura Wells is an absolute asset to her Police Service. She demonstrates her commitment to her community by always looking for ways to give back. 

I nominate Kyle Kehler of the Thunder Bay City Police. Kyle had been a wonderful role model to community youth, promoting positive recreational activities and skill building.

I nominate Kathy Williams for her hard work and commitment to keeping our streets safe. It takes a great deal of strength - physically, emotionally, and mentally - to have the ability that Kathy possesses in order to keep children out of harms way. 

I would like to nominate Brian Mitchell for the Police Hero award, in recognition of his tireless work with Serving With Pride and his work to improve relations between police and the LGBT community.

I want to personally thank Ian Jarvis for helping out my dear friend who was sexually assaulted by her ex-boyfriend. When she came forward, Mr. Jarvis listened to her and believed in her. She is very thankful for all his help. He was there all the way.

This officer is a long time friend. She is courageous, kind, and loyal. I had the pleasure of working side by side with her in Corrections before she became a Peel Police Officer. She has excelled as a police officer as I knew she would. I would follow her into any situation and know she has my back!