Celebrating and uplifting our security industry first responder heroes

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Nominees

Our nominees come from all across Canada, from all areas of frontline security work. Whether they work in retail, healthcare, private security, educational settings or any other area, our mandate is to celebrate their achievements.

Q4 2025 NOMINEE: Von Esperida

Persuaded an injured person to get medical attention During a slip and fall incident, a victim who had suffered a severe head injury declined help from Emergency Medical Services. The security team decided that it was prudent to have EMS attend, and they called 911....

Q4 2025 WINNERS: Nooraldeen Amer Al-Ajely and Gareth Mathews

Quick thinking averted a suicide attempt In September 2025, an unknown male entered a government building open to the public and took an elevator to the third floor. Over the course of several minutes, the man, who appeared to be in crisis, circulated between the...

Q4 2025 NOMINEE: Lanh Rahlan

Providing life-saving CPR in extreme conditions Security Operations received a report from Security Officers Kashyap and Dhaliwal regarding a male covered by a blanket. The officers reported that the man, who was in a fetal position, was unresponsive. Assistant Site...

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Canadian Security Lifesaver Association®

The Canadian Security Lifesaver Association is a non-profit organization designed to recognize security professionals and raise awareness of the contributions they make to Canadians.