Letters of Commendation Received since last Regular Police Services Board Meeting

 

 

Agencies/Member of Public

OPS Member

Excerpt from Letters

 

Ms. Monique Doolittle-Romas

The Canadian Hearing Society

 

Supt. Lynda Gibson

 

 

 

“On behalf of the Canadian Hearing Society, Ottawa Region, thank you for your participation in our second annual Deaf for a Day. We greatly appreciated your willingness to help us share our message. Your enthusiasm and openness helped ensure the success of our event…”

 

Fr. Paul M. McKeown

St. Anthony’s Church

 

Supt. Larry Hill

OPS Members

 

“Fr. Paul, Superior & Pastor St. Anthony’s Church and Servite Italian & English Community of Ottawa, Parish Council, Coordinating Committee and parishioners of St. Anthony’s Church wish to thank you and your staff sincerely for your efforts and assistance which helped to make our Feast Day celebrations for 2002 a great success... with your collaboration and co-operation, it was made much easier.”

 

Mr. Paul Akehurst, Sr

Ottawa Tourism and Convention Authority Inc.

 

 

Chief Vince Bevan

G-8 Major Events Team

 

“…I am writing to extend our strong appreciation and compliments to the City of Ottawa, and notably its Police Service, on your exemplary management of the recent G-8 Summit demonstrations in Ottawa. The City of Ottawa is to be highly commended for its leadership and professionalism in handling both the recent G-8 and previous G-7 and G-20 Summit event activities in Ottawa.”

 

Mr. David Matarasso

SITQ Immobilier

Property Manager for Place Bell

Chief Vince Bevan

G-8 Major Events Team

“We would like to commend the Ottawa Police Service and their primary partners, the RCMP, for their successful operations in securing our community without violence.  Equally, we would also commend the protestors for apparently exercising control over their own members to prevent violence.  We also commend the Council of the City of Ottawa for supporting the police and for assisting in promoting a positive environment for peaceful dissent.”

 

 

Mr. Gordon Diamond

Transit Services

 

 

 

Cst. Sarah Lawson

Cst. Jacinthe Dion

Cst. Van Nguyen

 

“I would like to commend the concerted efforts of Fire Services, Emergency Medical Services and Police Services staff for their rapid and efficient intervention in responding to an emergency situation…  Congratulations on a great team effort.  We are extremely proud to be part of this effective and efficient group of professionals.”

 

 

 

Mr. Darryl Kicul

Dunrobin Community Association

 

 

 

 

Mr. Robert Deslauriers

 

 

 

Mr. Don DeGroat

Ms. Pat DuBreuil

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supt. R.J. Patton

Peel Regional Police

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Ian Fisher

Oxford Properties Group

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Bernard Coulombe

Brookfield LePage Johnson Controls, Property Management

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Colin Vickers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Daniel Marchand

 

 

 

 

 

Ms. Suzanne Duff

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Jim Boyle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Robert van Baarsel

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Douglas J. Thomas

Navy League

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sgt. Keith W. Estabrooks

RCMP

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Jeff Walker

Walker Youth Homes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ms. Rosetta Foti

Big Sisters Big Brothers Ottawa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ms. Amada Telford

Mr. Alex Chiasson

 

 

 

 

 

M. Cédric Christin

Police à Paris (France)

 

 

 

 

 

  Cst. Kevin Birmingham

 

 

 

 

 

  Cst. Anik St.Amour

 

 

 

   Cst. Walter McIlquham

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Sgt. Dan Delaney

  Cst. Maria Amber

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Chief Vince Bevan

 G-8 Major Events Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Sr. Cst. Robert Arbour

 G-8 Major EventsTeam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cst. Andrew Wightman

  Ms. Stephanie Schultz

  Ms. Leslie Devine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Cst. Kirk Miller

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cst. Sean Kay

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cst. Lance Bennett

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Ms. Nancy Isaac

 Ms. Lynda Poulin

 Cst. Francine Taillefer

 

 

 

 Cst. Mike Marelic

 Cst. Imre Rohonczy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  S/Sgt Mel Robertson

  Cst. Glen Barry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Cst. Fernando Vieira

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Sgt. Tom Murray
 Cst. Natali Senechal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sgt. Brian Moores

  Cst. Shaun Wahbeh

 

 

 

 

 

  O.P.S.

 

 

 

 

 

 

“ I would like to thank you for all of the time and support you provided on July 1st…Your dedication and support was invaluable in making the site safe for all of us.  As far as the citizens of Dunrobin are concerned, they are proud to have you as their community police officer and as our neighbour…”

 

“I would like to thank the officer who helped me… and congratulate her in the calm way she talked to my child. She is to be commended.”

 

“We had the pleasure of witnessing an act of thoughtful service.  The temperature was at least 29 Celsius and the humidity was very high.  With the sun shining down on his dark blues, a police officer was changing a flat tire for a woman ...the officer was definitely being a good Samaritan. We wanted to express our appreciation for all the good the officers do while they “Protect and Serve”.”

 

“On behalf of the World Youth Day/Papal Visit Joint Task Force I would like to express our gratitude to your officers who assisted us in policing this event.   In particular I would like to thank Sergeant Dan Delaney who attended with your complement to assist us in policing the various sites … I had the opportunity to meet your officers and all displayed a professional attitude and appearance. In addition, Cst. Maria Amber was part of the Honour Guard at the departure ceremony. It was an impressive sight and a fitting end to the police role…”

 

 

 

“We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to you and the dedicated officers of the OPS for the efforts put forward during the recent G-8 demonstrations. The emphasis on planning and the strategies designed to minimize property damage and confrontation were effective and refreshing. We found the sharing of information prior to the event was of tremendous benefit to us in our security planning. It was also effective in our communications to our employees, tenants and clients and was beneficial in raising awareness on issues of personal safety and responsibility.”

 

 

“I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the efforts put forward by the police in their planning and implementation of strategies designed to minimize both confrontation and property damage during the G-8 “Take the Capital”… Before the actual day of the G-8 protest, we had numerous meetings with the various security departments with the police being actively involved.  Sr. Cst. Robert Arbour was very proactive and informative during these sessions. …thank you for a job well done and your continued support in the community.”

 

“I had the occasion to call the Ottawa Police Service as I thought that my ‘senior citizen’ mother may have gone missing. I wanted to commend all members of the department who assisted us in this situation…The dispatchers and the officers who attended were caring and professional.  I felt assured that they were doing their best.  They followed up with us even after I called to say she had come home.  No doubt, there are some complaints which are sent to your department. I wanted to take the opportunity to balance the ledger.”

 

 

 

“I was involved in a minor accident… I would like to congratulate Cst. Miller on the level of professionalism, the courteous attitude and the diplomacy he displayed on the occasion.  I am proud to live in a city that has service professionals with such high quality service standards.”

 

“I wanted to make you aware of the very timely and professional assistance I received from Cst. Sean Kay…. I can’t begin to express my gratitude for Cst. Kay’s concern and quick action.  I wanted to formally let you know that both myself and my family are very thankful.”

 

“I had an unfortunate accident… Cst Lance Bennett arrived on the scene while others were trying to convince me of the seriousness of my accident.  He demonstrated a great deal of knowledge, patience, compassion and persistence and he was able to convince me of the necessity to see a doctor immediately… I wanted you to know personally of my experience and my admiration for Cst. Bennett.  He is a credit to the OPS and obviously cares a great deal about the well-being of the people in this community.”

 

“…we would like to thank you for the assistance you all gave so unstintingly in the immediate aftermath of … tragic death.  I would like to add a note of personal thanks to the Victim Crisis Unit.  As a stranger in your city and inexperienced in the task ahead, I really appreciated the professional help I was given.” 

 

“The Navy League of Canada recently hosted an exchange group made up of representatives from Sweden, Japan, South Korea and the UK...  In no time at all Ensign Nordlander was scheduled for a ride-along with Tactical Team…Ensign Nordlander was completely taken back at how friendly and professional these two representatives of your Service were.  He observed your officers interacting with not only the public in a friendly and helpful way but also with other members of the Service.  All involved within your Service can be commended on demonstrating what Ensign Nordlander recognized as a superior approach to policing.”

 

“I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank one of your officers, Cst Glen Barry, for his assistance to my son and I when our vehicle was struck…Cst. Barry’s professionalism in the line of duty was excellent and a credit to your Force.  I would also like to extend a hats off to another of your officers, S/Sgt. Mel Robertson, for the superb service my home area now receives since taking over from the OPP.”

 

“I wanted to take the time to express our thanks and appreciation for the co-operation from Cst. Fernando Vieira.  Staff at my Youth Home commented on his professionalism and willingness to work collaboratively with community resources in a recent situation.  He demonstrated respect and understanding with the concerns that were brought to him by staff members.”

 

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for supporting the Kids N Kops program for another year.  I would like to especially mention what a pleasure it was for us to work with Cst. Natali Senechal and to have the support of Sgt. Tom Murray.  Their incredible commitment to the program and their professionalism has played an integral part of the success of this program.  As well, we would like to thank all the officers that gave of their time and made this program fun and enjoyable.  The partnership that BSBBO has enjoyed with the RCMP and the OPS has benefited the most important and vulnerable population in our community, our children.”

 

 

 

“We contacted 9-1-1 to report that our 9 year old son who is non-verbal and lives with a condition called autism was missing.  Within minutes, officers Moore and Wahbeh arrived on the scene.  Both officers were remarkably kind, courteous, re-assuring, and very well organized in their approach to searching for our missing child…” 

 

“Je suis fonctionnaire de Police à Paris (France) et je trouve votre site Internet très intéressant.  En France, nous n’avons pas de site officiel spécialement pour la Police.  De plus, sur votre site, les citoyens peuvent vous remercier pour votre travail ce qui est une bonne reconnaissance pour notre dur mais très beau métier.”