AWARD PRESENTATION

Hosted by the

Toronto Police Service

in recognition of admirable contributions

by

Members of the Toronto Police Servicefor the Community

Grand FoyerToronto Police Headquarters, 40 College Street, Toronto, Ontario

on Tuesday, June 15th, 2004 - 7:30 P.M.

Platform GuestsCouncillor Case Ootes

Toronto Police Services Board&

Julian Fantino, Chief of PoliceToronto Police Service

Master of CeremoniesStaff Inspector Jane Wilcox

Programme

IntroductionStaff Inspector Jane Wilcox

Opening RemarksCouncillor Case Ootes, Police Services Board

Julian Fantino, Chief of Police

Presentations

MERIT MARK

The following members are granted a Merit Mark by the Toronto PoliceServices Board for exemplary acts of bravery, performance of duty,community policing initiatives or innovations or initiatives that enhance theimage or operation of the Service:

PC ADAMS, Scott (5445) 31 DivisionPC KINGDON, Scott (5423) 31 Division

TEAMWORK COMMENDATION

Teamwork Commendations are granted by the Toronto Police Services Boardto a group of police officers and/or civilian members for exceptionalperformance of duty, community policing initiatives, or innovations orinitiatives that enhance the image or operation of the Service:

Ms. JANES, Lorraine (88731) Communications Centre

Ms. JANES, Lorraine (88731) Communications CentrePC RUGHOO, David (8570) 32 DivisionPC STOCKWELL, Sean (99778) 32 DivisionPC CAMPBELL, Michelle (8113) 32 DivisionPC SMITH, Stephen (8071) 32 DivisionPC STODDARD, Kevin (8495) 32 DivisionPC MCKAY, Scott (4237) 32 DivisionPC MACLEOD, Susan (4066) 32 Division

PC HARRIS, Richard (5321) 12 DivisionPC BERNARDO, Israel (99557) 14 DivisionPC PEACOCK, Jason (7548) 23 DivisionPC JAMISON, James (5147) 52 Division

Sgt. LEAR, David (7199) 33 DivisionPC MINASVAND, George (5329) 33 DivisionPC SMITH, Robert (8438) 33 DivisionPC AHMAD, Mansoor (8348) 33 DivisionPC PAYNE, Karl (6833) Emergency Task Force

Det. LONG, Garry (6386) 41 DivisionDet. RYAN, Richard (6492) 41 DivisionPC GIBBONS, Nicole (99739) 41 DivisionPC LOVE, Allen (7549) 41 DivisionPC BELANGER, Daniel (135) 41 DivisionPC CHAPMAN, Mark (4097) 41 DivisionPC ZAJAC, David (2014) 41 DivisionPC MCGRATH, Sean (150) 41 DivisionPC IMRIE, Thomas (5139) 41 DivisionPC MATHEWS, Brant (5358) 41 DivisionPC CLEAVER, Michael (6804) 41 DivisionPC CAPIZZO, Giuseppe (167) 41 DivisionPC COWAN, Andria (4818) 41 DivisionPC GRANT, Judith (5196) 41 DivisionPC RYMSHA, Michael (5102) Emergency Task Force

Sgt. NEVILL, Stephen (1598) 12 DivisionPC SWART, Roger (5315) 12 DivisionPC WONG, Siu (8082) 12 DivisionPC HUTCHINGS, Christopher (5172) 12 DivisionPC DAMASO, Rodney (7629) 12 DivisionPC PARNEY, Christopher (7728) 23 DivisionPC EGAN, Tom (Ret.) (6095) 23 DivisionPC LANDRY, Darryl (8061) 23 DivisionPC CLARK, Gordon (3551) 23 DivisionPC O’RIORDAN, Wayne (99871) 23 DivisionPC WILSON, Jeffrey (7449) 51 DivisionSgt. OBERFRANK, Timothy (1825) 55 DivisionPC BEADMAN, Brian (1231) Special Investigation ServicesDet. WATTS, Steven (4007) Toronto Drug SquadDet. GALLANT, Timothy (2532) Toronto Drug SquadPC BELANGER, Donald (5072) Toronto Drug SquadPC OLIVEROS, Ramon (7638) Toronto Drug SquadPC BLACKADAR, Janelle (5016) Toronto Drug SquadPC ARULANANDAM, Gerrard (5414) Toronto Drug SquadPC SHREERAM, Amar (7672) Toronto Drug SquadPC CANEPA, Antonio (6055) Toronto Drug SquadPC DAWSON, Shannon (5061) Toronto Drug SquadPC ROSE, Douglas (3478) Toronto Drug SquadPC CHENETTE, Richard (378) Toronto Drug SquadPC MACGREGOR, Jason (7448) Toronto Drug Squad

COMMENDATION

The following members are granted a Commendation by the Toronto PoliceServices Board for exceptional performance of duty, community policinginitiatives, or innovations or initiatives that enhance the image or operation ofthe Service:

Sgt. NEVILL, Stephen (1598) 12 Division

PC MORRIS, Mandy (99494) 11 Division

PC AQUILINA, Marcel (65443) 12 DivisionPC BOYKO, Jeremy (7935) 12 Division

PC BOYKO, Jeremy (7935) 12 DivisionPC HUMENIUK, Justyn (99718) 12 DivisionPC NORTON, David (99564) 12 Division

PC KHAN, Omar (7545) 14 Division

PC CORREIA, Bryan (8000) 14 Division

Det. REDQUEST, Charles (7055) 14 DivisionDet. QUAN, Douglas (587) Special Investigation Services

PC JONES, Todd (7557) 23 Division

PC SLOPER, MARTIN (8541) 55 Division

Ms. JANES, Lorraine (88731) Communications Centre

Ms. GOWANLOCK, Carol (99162) Court Services

CHIEF OF POLICEEXCELLENCE AWARD

The following members of the Service are granted an Excellence Award foracknowledgement of special achievement through dedication, persistence orassistance to the Service:

Sgt. HENKEL, Heinz (3823) 52 Division

D/Sgt. BUTTON, Bernadette (6522) 55 DivisionD/Sgt. KEYS, Roger (3691) 55 Division

PC HOPKINS, John (1820) 55 DivisionSgt. RUSSELL, William (6075) Community PolicingPC VAN DAM, Michelle (1580) Community PolicingSgt. SANDERS, David (6941) Training and Education

PC MAYWOOD, Scott (1903) Community Policing

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CONSTABLES SCOTT ADAMS & SCOTT KINGDON – 31 DIVISION ANDMS. LORRAINE JANES – COMMUNICATIONS CENTRE

On September 17th, 2003, Constables Adams and Kingdon were investigating agroup of suspicious men. The officers noticed one of the men had become nervousin their presence. At the time, the suspect attempt to flee, but Constables Adamsand Kingdon managed to grab hold of him. A violent struggle ensued as the suspectrepeatedly made attempts to remove the officers’ guns from their holsters. Withinminutes, Communications Operator Janes received a “silent priority” signal with novoice verification from the officers and immediately recognized that it was an“officer needs assistance” call. Communications Operator Janes voiced out acrossthe division that “officers need assistance” and continued to repeat this emergencyuntil other officers responded.

As the struggle continued, Constables Adams and Kingdon managed to get thesuspect to the ground. Without warning, the suspect reached behind his back andpulled out a fully loaded .45 calibre handgun and pointed it at Constable Adams.Constable Adams immediately alerted Constable Kingdon of the situation, at whichpoint the suspect aimed the gun at Constable Kingdon. Constable Adams was thenable to break the gun freed from the suspect as both officers tumbled down anembankment with the suspect. A nearby security guard arrived and stood by thegun until other uniformed officers arrived. The suspect was handcuffed andarrested.

Further investigation revealed that the suspect was wanted in Antigua for sexualassault and attempt murder and also in New York for attempted murder and onecount of murder.

IN RECOGNTION OF THEIR VALIANT EFFORTS AND KEENOBSERVATIONS, CONSTABLES SCOTT ADAMS AND SCOTT KINGDONARE AWARDED WITH MERIT MARKS AND COMMUNICATIONSOPERATOR LORRAINE JANES IS AWARDED WITH A COMMENDATION.

CONSTABLES DAVID RUGHOO, DEAN STOCKWELL, MICHELLECAMPBELL, STEPHEN SMITH, KEVIN STODDARD, SCOTT MCKAY &SUSAN MACLEOD – 32 DIVISION AND MS. LORRAINE JANES –COMMUNICATIONS CENTRE

On July 30th, 2003, officers from 32 Division received a radio call for a personwith a gun in the area of a local shopping mall. A description of the vehicleand the suspect were broadcast.

Constable Rughoo located the vehicle driving and immediately notifiedCommunications Operator Janes. Constable Rughoo followed the vehicle andcontinually updated other officers of his location. Constables Campbell,Smith, McKay and Stoddard were the first set of backup officers to arrive. Asthe signal was given to execute a high-risk takedown, Constable Stockwell andSergeant MacDonald arrived on scene. Constable Stockwell immediatelystopped all traffic, allowing the other officers to safely arrest the suspect.

Constable MacLeod attended the shopping mall where the complainant wasand obtained an important piece of information, which she immediatelyrelayed to the officers at the scene of the takedown. As a result of thisinformation, Constable Smith located a 357-magnum handgun in a hiddencompartment in the dash of the suspect’s vehicle.

IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR QUICK ACTIONS, CONSTABLES DAVIDRUGHOO, DEAN STOCKWELL, MICHELLE CAMPBELL, STEPHENSMITH, KEVIN STODDARD, SCOTT MCKAY AND SUSAN MACLEODAND COMMUNICATIONS OPERATOR LORRAINE JANES AREAWARDED WITH A TEAMWORK COMMENDATION.

CONSTABLES JAMES JAMISON, JASON PEACOCK, ISREALBERNARDO AND RICHARD HARRIS – 12 DIVISION

On July 31st, 2003, Constables Jamison, Peacock, Bernardo and Harris wereon patrol in an area of 12 Division known for increased drug trafficking andprostitution.

Constable Jamison and Peacock observed a man acting in a suspiciousmanner and believing he was armed alerted Constables Bernard and Harris.

Constables Jamison and Peacock took up a position at the rear of an alley tocut off the escape route of the suspect should he flee. At this time, ConstablesBernardo and Harris approached the suspect from behind. The suspectturned and ran into the alley towards Constables Jamison and Peacockunaware of their presence there.

Constable Harris recognized the suspect and alerted the other officers to thefact that he was wanted on a warrant for assault.

At this time, the suspect ran up a staircase on the side of the building at whichtime Constable Jamison attempted to grab hold of him. The suspect howevermanaged to break free and continued to run up the stairs and onto a garageroof where he then jumped 12 feet to the ground below.

Constable Peacock, Bernardo and Harris went around the garage andcontinued to chase the suspect through the rear alley. Constable Bernardostopped his chase and returned to his police car and radioed the officers’location and requested assistance.

Constables Peacock and Harris continued after the suspect. The suspectdropped a fully charged high capacity pistol magazine but kept running.Constable Harris stopped to retrieve the magazine and to alert the otherofficers.

Constable Peacock got closer to the suspect as he climbed a ladder to the roofof a house. As he approached the ladder, Constable Peacock saw that thesuspect was holding a pistol in his hand and he immediately order the suspectto stop and issued the police challenge. The suspect ignored the officer andcontinued to jump to the next rooftop followed by Constable Peacock. As thesuspect jumped off the roof, Constable Jamison took physical control of the

suspect who was still armed and a violent struggle ensued. Constable Harrisarrived to see the suspect bite Constable Jamison in an effort to escape. Otherofficers arrived and with the assistance of Constables Jamison, Peacock,Bernardo and Harris, the suspect was subdued and placed under arrest.

A search of the suspect resulted in the recovery of a .38 calibre pistol, 2 highcapacity prohibited magazines and a total of 17 rounds of .38 calibre auto liveammunition. In addition, just over 45 grams of marihuana, 1.08 grams ofcrack cocaine along with $210 in cash as proceeds of crime was seized.

IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR BRAVE ACTIONS AND DEDICATION TODUTY, CONSTABLES JAMES JAMISON, JASON PEACOCK, ISRAELBERNARDO AND RICHARD HARRIS ARE AWARDED WITH ATEAMWORK COMMENDATION.

SERGEANT DAVID LEAR & CONSTABLES GEORGE MINASVAND,ROBERT SMITH, MANSOOR AHMAD – D33 AND KARL PAYNE – ETF

On October 7th, 2003, Sergeant Lear and Constable Minasvand, while onbicycle patrol, observed a man acting in an irrational manner loitering onschool property. As the officers approached him, the man placed gloves on hishands and proceeded to ‘shadow box’ towards them. The officers steered theman away from the school area but he changed directions. The officerscontinue to follow at which time, the man began yelling obscenities at them.As the officers drew nearer to him the man pulled out a butcher knife thatwas still inside a plastic bag from the waistband of his pants and proceeded toslash the knife in an aggressive manner towards Sergeant Lear. At this time,the officers radioed for assistance.

At this time, the suspect walked across the street and proceeded to enter ajunior high school property. Fearing for the safety of the students in the area,Sergeant Lear and Constable Minasvand positioned themselves with theirbicycles at the entry of the school, preventing the suspect from passing. Thesuspect took the knife out of the plastic bag and proceeded to slash atSergeant Lear’s chest area from approximately 3 to 5 feet away.

Constables Ahmad and Smith arrived on scene and were able to distract theman’s attack on Constables Lear and Minasvand. Using their tacticaltraining the four officers corralled the suspect in a semicircle against the wall.The officers had their service revolves drawn as the suspect was pacing backand forth and refused to drop the knife. At this point, the suspect knelt downto the ground and looking in his knapsack yelled at the officers that he had abomb attached to him and that a push of a button would detonate it. Thesuspect implored the officers to shoot him. This information was immediatelydispatched.

Constable Payne realizing the urgency of the situation responded to the scenewithin minutes. Constable Payne engaged the man in conversation as theother officers moved back. Constable Payne was able to get close to the manand with the use of a Taser the man was immediately subdued. The man wastaken into custody without further incident.

IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR BRAVE ACTIONS AND DEDICATION TODUTY, SGT. DAVID LEAR AND CONSTABLES GEORGE MINASVAND,ROBERT SMITH, MANSOOR AHMED AND SCOTT PAYNE AREAWARDED A TEAMWORK COMMENDATION.

MEMBERS OF 41 DIVISION

On March 22nd, 2003, Constable Gibbons was in full uniform and had justcompleted a pay duty at a plaza on Eglinton Avenue East. As she walked toher car she passed an alcove. At this time, a man armed with a rifle jumpedout and pointing the rifle at her shouted, “put your hands up”. The suspectthen directed Constable Gibbons to turn around. At this time, the suspectgrabbed hold of her service revolver and pulled it backwards locking thefirearm in her holster. Constable Gibbons turned towards the suspect and asshe pushed him, she backed up and drew her service revolver and ordered thesuspect to drop his weapon. The suspect immediately turned and ran.

Members of 41 Division Major Crime Unit immediately commenced aninvestigation in this robbery. The officers received assistance from variousunits with the Service including Homicide, Hold-Up, Sexual Assault and thenewly formed Gun Task Force. The media was also called upon to broadcastcomposite drawings and detailed information on the suspect to the publicrequesting their assistance.

As a result of the investigation several people were identified as possiblesuspects. Eventually the officers narrow their search down to one person andwere in the process of locating the suspect when they got a break. The suspectwas picked up by officers in 51 Division in possession of a stolen vehicle. Alsoat the time of his arrest, the suspect was found to be in possession of severalweapons and a list which contained plate numbers and home addresses forseveral female police officers.

Members of 41 Division Major Crime Unit attended 51 Division and assistedthe Hold-Up Squad with the investigation. As a result the suspect wascharged with several robberies in the Scarborough area.

IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR PROFESSIONALISM AND DEDICATIONTO DUTY, THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS ARE AWARDED WITH ATEAMWORK COMMENDATION:

DET. GARRY LONG CST. THOMAS IMRIEDET. RICHARD RYAN CST. BRANT MATHEWSCST. NICOLE GIBBONS CST. MICHAEL CLEAVERCST. ALLEN LOVE CST. GIUSEPPE CAPIZZOCST. DANIEL BELANGER CST. ANDRIA COWANCST. MARK CHAPMAN CST. JUDITH GRANTCST. DAVID ZAJAC AND CST. MICHAEL RYMSHACST. SEAN MCGRATH

PROJECT ‘MELTING ICE’

***NOTE – NO MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHS TO BE TAKEN***

On Monday, September 29th, 2003, officers from the Toronto Drug Squadreceived information regarding an unknown party nicknamed “ICE” activelyselling “crack” cocaine in Etobicoke.

An investigation was initiated and Constable Oberfrank acting in anundercover capacity subsequently made a phone call to this party. The officeragreed to meet with “ICE” in the area of Islington Avenue and RexdaleBoulevard and at this time, purchased 2.95 grams of crack cocaine.

On Thursday, October 2nd, 2003, Constable Oberfrank again met with “ICE”and purchased 12.3 grams of “crack” cocaine. A subsequent meeting was setup for Tuesday, October 21st, where Constable Oberfrank met with “ICE”and purchased 12.45 grams of powder cocaine.

On Wednesday, October 22nd, 2003, an operational plan was drafted coinedProject ‘Melting Ice”. This plan was developed to attain the maximum levelof evidence and effectiveness in apprehending “ICE” and his suppliers.Constable Oberfrank placed an order from “ICE” for 4 ounces of powdercocaine and 3 ounces of crack cocaine.

On October 30th, 2003, Constable Oberfrank was able to successfully purchase4 ounces of power cocaine from “ICE”. The area where the transaction tookplace was an extremely difficult environment to conduct surveillance due tothe proximity of the target “ICE” and numerous other subjects who were notfriends of the police.

Officers from 12 and 23 Divisions and the Toronto Drug Squad subsequentlyexecuted search warrants. As a result, 5 additional people were arrested andcharged with numerous drug and weapon offences. Also recovered were 5firearms, large quantities of cocaine and marihuana and approximately$30,000.00 in cash.

The officers involved in this investigation both as individuals and as a teamdemonstrated a very high level of professionalism, investigative ingenuity anddedication throughout the course of this month long project. Their ability toco-operate and achieve the desired investigative goal is to be commended.

IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR PROFESSIONALISM AND DEDICATIONTO DUTY THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS ARE AWARDED WITH ATEAMWORK COMMENDATION:

SGT. TIMOTHY OBERFRANK CST. JEFFREY WILSONSGT. STEPHEN NEVILL CST. BRIAN BEADMANDET. TIMOTHY GALLANT CST. DONALD BELANGERDET. STEVEN WATTS CST. RAMON OLIVEROSCST. ROGER SWART CST. JANELLE BLACKADARCST. SIU WONG CST. GERRARD ARULANANDAMCST. CHRISTOPHER HUTCHINGS CST. AMAR SHREERAMCST. RODNEY DAMASO CST. ANTONIO CANEPACST. CHRISTOPHER PARNEY CST. SHANNON DAWSONCST. TOM EGAN CST. DOUGLAS ROSECST. DARRYL LANDRY CST. RICHARD CHENETTECST. GORDON CLARK & CST. JASON MACGREGORCST. WAYNE O’RIORDAN

SERGEANT STEPHEN NEVILL – 12 DIVISION

On November 23rd, 2002, after finishing his shift, Sergeant Nevill wastravelling on Highway 400 on his way home when another vehicle passed himat a high rate of speed and in an erratic manner.

Sergeant Nevill immediately contacted the O.P.P. to request assistance. Heprovided them with a licence plate and a description of the driver.

The driver exited the highway at King Side Road and continued drivingerratically. Sergeant Nevill continued to follow the vehicle and at this timenotified the York Regional Police Service, as this was now their jurisdiction.Sergeant Nevill continued to follow the suspect all the while keeping the policedispatcher updated regarding the situation.

At Yonge Street and King Side Road, the suspect made several erraticmanoeuvres and during a U-turn, Sergeant Nevill was able to get a better lookat the driver. Sergeant Nevill followed the suspect as he pulled into adriveway. While still waiting for the arrival of York Regional Police officers,Sergeant Nevill approached the suspect as he exited his vehicle. He identifiedhimself as a police officer and attempted to arrest the suspect. A struggleensued at which time the suspect’s son attempted to intervene.

A short time later, York Regional Police officers arrived on scene. Thesuspect continued to struggle but was eventually subdued and placed in therear of the scout car. The suspect was transported to a York Regional Policestation where he provided a breath test with readings of 120mgs. The suspectwas subsequently charged with Driving over 80mgs and Impaired Driving.

IN RECOGNITION OF HIS PROFESSIONALISM AND DEDICATION TODUTY, SERGEANT STEPHEN NEVILL IS AWARDED WITH ACOMMENDATION.

CONSTABLE MANDY MORRIS – 11 DIVISION

On November 17th, 2003, department store security staff attempted to arrest ayoung man for shoplifting after he left the store, unaware that he had ahistory of violence. During the struggle the suspect pulled out a knife andstabbed one of the employees in the left hand. The suspect yelled deaththreats and continued to slash at them with his knife. The commotion drew acrowd of about 50 to 100 people.

Constable Morris was patrolling the area when she saw what was happening.She immediately drove her scout car closer to the scene activating heremergency lights and sounding the air horn to alert the staff of her presence.She parked her car in a position to keep the crowd back. She exited her car,drew her service revolver and ordered the suspect to drop the knife. He didnot comply and now turned his attention to Constable Morris.

At this time, Constable Morris ordered the security staff to move back fromthe suspect. She maintained her composure and called for assistance.

Constable Morris continued to negotiate with the suspect in an effort to gethim to drop his weapon, however, during the negotiation the suspect turnedthe knife on himself. Constable Morrison tried a number of techniques tonegotiate with the suspect and approximately 5 minutes later, he dropped theknife. The suspect was subsequently arrested without further incident.

IN RECOGNITION OF HER BRAVE ACTIONS IN THE FACE OFIMMINENT DANGER, CONSTABLE MANDY MORRIS IS AWARDEDWITH A COMMENDATION.

CONSTABLES MARCEL AQUILINA & JEREMY BOYKO – 12 DIVISION

On September 11th, 2003, Constable Aquilina was on patrol in the area ofWeston Road and Oxford Boulevard when he saw four men drinking beer in anearby parkette. Constable Aquilina approached the men and commenced aninvestigation.

One of the men identified himself to the officer, however Constable Aquilinasensed something suspicious about him and pressed the man for more detailswhile at the same time the officer requested back up.

As soon as other officers approached, the suspect fled the scene on foot butduring his escape dropped a loaded .380 calibre semi-automatic handgun.

As a result of information obtained by Constable Aquilina the suspect wasidentified. Attempts to locate the suspect however proved unsuccessful as hewent into hiding resulting in a warrant being issued for his arrest.

On October 3rd, 2003, Constable Boyko executed a search warrant. Duringthe search a cell phone was located and a list of names and telephone numberswas obtained from the phone. One of the names on the phone belonged to thesuspect.

Constable Boyko obtained information about the suspect through thetransmissions that were made on his cell phone resulting in a possible addresswhere the suspect may be hiding.

Constable Boyko contacted the Guns and Gangs Task Force who set upobservations on the address. On October 30th, 2003, the suspect wassubsequently arrested without incident and charged with numerous firearmoffences.

IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR PROFESSIONALISM AND DEDICATIONTO DUTY, CONSTABLES MARCEL AQUILINA AND JEREMY BOYKOARE AWARDED WITH A COMMENDATION.

CONSTABLES JEREMY BOYKO, JUSTYN HUMENIUK & DAVIDNORTON – 12 DIVISION

On July 11th, 2003, Constables Boyko, Humeniuk and Norton responded to acall for a woman threatening suicide.

Arriving on scene, the officers saw that the woman was sitting on a 6th floorbalcony, dangling her feet over the railing.

Constables Humeniuk and Norton entered the building and proceeded to thewoman’s apartment while Constable Boyko remained on the ground andengaged the woman in conversation. Constable Boyko was able to persuadethe woman to get back onto her balcony. At this time, she picked up a car tireand rim and threw it over the balcony towards the crowd of people below.

Constables Humeniuk and Norton had gained access to a neighbour’sapartment and began speaking with the woman from the adjoining balcony.She had covered herself in lipstick, was yelling and screaming incoherentlyand appeared disoriented. Constable Humeniuk remained on the balconywhile Constable Norton attempted to kick in the locked door to the woman’sapartment.

At this time, the woman put her feet over the balcony, attempting to jump tothe ground when she was grabbed in the air by Constable Humeniuk andpulled to the adjoining balcony to safety. The woman was restrained andtransported to hospital for medical treatment.

IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR EFFORTS TO SAVE A LIFE,CONSTABLES JEREMY BOYKO, JUSTYN HUMENIUK AND DAVIDNORTON ARE AWARDED WITH A COMMENDATION.

CONSTABLE OMAR KHAN – 14 DIVISION

On March 17th, 2003, a man, who had his face covered with a scarf to concealhis identity, entered a branch of the Bank of Montreal. He approached ateller, produced a note indicating he was armed and demanded cash. Thevictim complied and the suspect fled the bank.

Police were notified. An investigation commenced by the Hold-Up Squad andas a result the suspect was identified. This information was disseminated todivisions across the city.

On March 27th, Constable Khan became aware of this information and beganchecking known hangouts and places frequented by the suspect. ConstableKhan located the suspect at which time a foot chase ensued and the suspectescaped.

On March 28th, Constable Khan was off-duty when he saw the suspect in arestaurant. Constable Khan immediately set up observations and called foruniform back up. Officers arrived on scene and arrested the suspect withoutincident.

IN RECOGNITION OF HIS KEEN OBSERVATIONS AND DEDICATIONTO DUTY, CONSTABLE OMAR KHAN IS AWARDED WITH ACOMMENDATION.

CONSTABLE BRYAN CORREIA – 14 DIVISION

On Friday, July 18th, 2003, Constable Correia was dispatched to attend awaste management services station regarding a disturbance.

Upon arrival, a disgruntled employee holding a 20-pound propane tankconfronted Constable Correia. The officer saw that the man had also piled anumber of similar propane tanks together outside the garage door to thefacility.

Constable Correia determined that the man was acting in an erratic mannerand attempted to engage him in conversation in an effort to calm him down.This enraged the man who then opened the valve on the propane tank,removed a lighter from his pants pocket and lit the lighter to the escapingpropane producing a flame of 4 to 6 feet in length. He then flung the flamingtank at Constable Correia who quickly jumped aside to avoid injury.

The tank struck the ground and rolled underneath a nearby car where itbecame stuck but as the pressure of the escaping gas increased the tankdislodged itself rolling out from under the vehicle into the open and towardsthe crowd of people that had gathered.

Fearing for the safety of the citizens in the area and the employees still insidethe building, Constable Correia ran to the ignited tank, putting himself indanger, and was able to shut the valve and extinguish the flame prevented apossible explosion. The man was subsequently arrested and charged.

IN RECOGNITION OF HIS BRAVE ACTIONS, CONSTABLE BRYANCORREIA IS AWARDED WITH A COMMENDATION.

DETECTIVES CHARLES REDQUEST – HOMICIDE SQUAD &DOUGLAS QUAN – SPECIAL INVESTIGATION SERVICES

On Thursday, August 31st, 1995, an armed suspect dressed in a police uniformviolently assaulted the driver of a Loomis armoured trucked. The armouredtruck and its contents of 3.1 million dollars were then hijacked by the suspect.

Police were notified and Detectives Redquest and Quan immediatelycommenced an investigation. As a result, the armoured truck was located ashort distance away from the robbery scene. With the lack of physicalevidence, working around the clock, the officers were able to determine thatthis robbery had been pre-planned and organized and that more than onesuspect was involved.

Detective’s Redquest and Quan formed the opinion that inside informationhad been required to commit this robbery and focused their attention ofLoomis employees. After eliminating several employees, the officers were ableto concentrate on one employee, who had been living above his means, as aresult of investigation this employee was arrested. Further investigationresulted in the identification of the additional suspects involved.

On January 18th, 1996 sufficient evidence was obtained and a total of sevensuspects were arrested including a police officer and the Loomis employee.

Search warrants were executed resulting in the recovery of one million dollarsin cash and diamonds, handguns, shotguns, assault rifles and a grenadelauncher.

During the trial, Detectives Redquest and Quan conducted themselves in aprofessional manner and as a result of their investigation all suspects werefound guilty. The police officer and the Loomis employee received the moststringent sentence of 10 years in jail and each was ordered to pay two milliondollars in restitution.

IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR PROFESSIONALISM AND DEDICATIONTO DUTY, DETECTIVES CHARLES REDQUEST AND DOUGLAS QUANARE AWARDED WITH A COMMENDATION.

CONSTABLE TODD JONES – 23 DIVISION

On September 8th, 2003, Constable Jones responded to a call for an attemptedsuicide.

Arriving on scene, Constable Jones located a man hanging on the outside ofthe building from a 9th floor balcony. The victim had secured an electricalcord to the balcony and then around his neck and jumped over the side.

Constable Jones immediately cut the victim down. The victim was notbreathing but had a weak and erratic pulse. Constable Jones commencedCPR and revived the victim prior to the ambulance personnel arriving onscene. The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment.

Investigation revealed that the victim had been drinking heavily early thatevening and had left a suicide note for his family. Had it not been for thequick actions of Constable Jones the outcome would have been fatal.

IN RECOGNITION OF HIS VALIANT EFFORTS, CONSTABLE TODDJONES IS AWARDED WITH A COMMENDATION.

CAROL GOWANLOCK – COURT SERVICES

During the period from June 2002 to November 2003, Ms. Gowanlock wasseconded to the Ministry of the Attorney General – Toronto Region in theposition of Police Liaison for the ‘Video Remand and Bail Project’.

There was a great deal of resistance from the Bail Courts and the Defence Barhowever due to the numerous meetings with the various levels of judiciarypeople, Ms. Gowanlock was able to accomplish her task.

Ms. Gowanlock worked tirelessly on the project and due to her efforts, shewas able to increase the video remands in the Toronto area fromapproximately 25 per day to over 150 per day.

IN RECOGNITION OF HER PROFESSIONALISM AND DEDICATIONTO DUTY, MS. CAROL GOWANLOCK IS AWARDED WITH ACOMMENDATION.

SERGEANT STEPHEN HENKEL – 52 DIVISION

Sergeant Henkel was responsible for transforming the Marine Unit from aMaritime Search-and-Rescue Unit into a Marine Tactical Unit over a five-year period. Sergeant Henkel achieved the transformation by developing newprograms, changing training schedules and coursed and by bridging newcontacts with outside agencies. The new courses and training have become sowell know that police and law enforcement officers from around the worldtrain regularly at the Toronto Police Service Marine Unit.

Sergeant Henkel changed the way that the Marine Unit approaches diveoperations by switching divers from SCUBA tanks to surface supplied air. Heencouraged divers to become underwater bomb technicians and forensicphotographers. He developed partnerships with the Canadian Navy to studyexperimental diving and then went on to help write the Canadian standardsfor diving to prevent future deaths from dive-related accidents.

The standard set by Sergeant Henkel has placed the Toronto Police ServiceMarine Unit on the map as a progressive, efficient and effective tactical unit.

IN RECOGNITION OF HIS HARDWORK AND DEDICATION TO DUTY,SERGEANT STEPHEN HENKEL IS AWARDED WITH A CHIEF OFPOLICE EXCELLENCE AWARD.

D/SGT.’s ROGER KEYS & BERNADETTE BUTTON – 55 DIVISION

In January 2003, D/Sgt. Keys was tasked with formalizing an effective Crimeand Traffic Management process. Joined by D/Sgt. Button, the two officersset up weekly meetings with all members of 55 Division in order to shareideas, problem solve and to come up with solutions to manage the crime andtraffic within the division.

The formalized meetings identify ‘gaps’ in service delivery and in thereporting systems, particularly in the area of direct patrols.

The processes put in place by D/Sgt.’s Keys and Button has directly attributedto a drop in crime and the lowering of traffic accidents within the division.

IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION TODUTY, DETECTIVE SERGEANTS ROGER KEYS AND BERNADETTEBUTTON ARE AWARDED WITH A CHIEF OF POLICE EXCELLENCEAWARD.

COMMUNITY SCHOOL LIAISON PROGRAM

In 1996, the Community School Liaison Officer (CSLO) function wasdecentralized from Community Programs to the divisions. Since that timepersistent concerns had emerged regarding the lack on consistency inmessages delivered to students and the overall effectiveness of the program. Aprevious effort in 1998 to standardize a school-teaching curriculum fell shortof intended goals as the dispersed CSLO officers developed their own teachingbeliefs. The elementary school safety program had developed into 20 differentprograms offered by 20 different officers in a form that did not ensure that allstudents received the maximum benefit of the officers’ lessons.

In January 2002, Sergeant Russell and Constable Van Dam worked togetherto develop and implement a new program for the start of the 2002/2003 schoolyear. The Five-core curriculum comprised of classroom presentations ontraffic safety, street-proofing, bullying, drug awareness, youth and the lawand youth violence and gangs. In order for the program to run effectively bi-monthly meetings were established to provide in-service training and improvethe support for all CSLO officers.

In May 2002, Sergeant Sanders was brought on board to work with SergeantRussell and Constable Van Dam to create an initial CSLO course. InSeptember 2002, CSLO officers from every division attended the two-weekcourse. Since that time, the course has evolved into an annual one-weekaccreditation course and is also attended by officers from other policeagencies.

In March 2003, Constable Hopkins stepped in when Constable Van Dam hadtaken ill. He took is upon himself to assist in the co-ordination of the programand assisted Sergeant Russell with program communications and meeting co-ordination to ensure CSLO officers had the materials necessary to completetheir duties. Constable Hopkins went the extra mile to ensure that theprogram did not falter.

Today there are 22 CSLO officers dedicated to the program in Toronto’s 650elementary schools. The Five-core curriculum is highly regarded by schoolboard officials, our officers and other police services.

IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR PROFESSIONALISM, SERGEANT’s WILLIAMRUSSEL AND DAVID SANDERS AND CONSTABLES MICHELLE VAN DAMAND BRIAN HOPKINS ARE AWARDED WITH A CHIEF OF POLICEEXCELLENCE AWARD.

CONSTABLE SCOTT MAYWOOD – COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

On June 23rd and 24th, 2000, a conference entitled ‘Alternatives to the Use ofLethal Force by Police’ was held at the Law Society of Upper Canada by theUrban Alliance on Race Relations and the Queen Street Patients Council.

On November 21st, 2002, the Toronto Police Services Board received a reportsummarizing the recommendations of the conference. As a result, the Boardapproved a motion that they be provided with a report examining theServices’ position regarding the history of the Services’ involvement withmental health community liaison committees.

Constable Maywood, the Mental Health and Homelessness Co-ordinator forthe Toronto Police Service immediately commenced work to prepare thisreport. Through his extensive network of internal and external contacts,Constable Maywood was completely abreast of the issue involved. Further,through his understanding of Service constraints, practices and long-termissues, Constable Maywood was well equipped to prepare this report.

During the week of February 10th, 2003, several meetings were withCommand officers. During these meetings Constable Maywood was consultedon the contents of the report and his opinion on the subject. Taking intoconsideration the best interests of the Service and the community, ConstableMaywood made recommendations, which became the substance for furtherchanges to the report.

On February 20th, 2003, Constable Maywood attended the Toronto Police ServicesBoard meeting making good use of his knowledge of the issues by seeking out thecommunity members having interest in the subject matter. He was able to gleaninformation from these people and then prepared the Command officers so theywould be well equipped to address the issues raised. Ultimately, ConstableMaywood was called upon to address the Board and did so calmly, directly and in awell-informed manner.

IN RECOGNITION OF HIS PROFESSIONALISM AND DEDICATION TO THETORONTO POLICE SERVICE AND THE COMMUNITY, CONSTABLE SCOTTMAYWOOD IS AWARDED WITH A CHIEF OF POLICE EXCELLENCEAWARD.