by Sarah Welstead | Feb 12, 2024 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Fire threatens a person who was in a dumpster Security Officers Nitin Saini and Suchisraba Choudhary were on patrol near the Simmons Building in Calgary, when they noticed a strong smell of burning plastic and decided to investigate. After parking their patrol car and...
by Sarah Welstead | Feb 10, 2024 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Attentive monitoring and swift assessment makes a real difference While the Westguard team management was conducting a site tour of a monitoring station in Vancouver, Security Site Supervisor Christina Taylor observed a man who was visibly distressed and clearly under...
by Sarah Welstead | Feb 10, 2024 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Impeccable judgement and quick thinking In September 2023, the security team received an urgent call from an individual expressing concern about his friend who lived in a condo in downtown Toronto. The friend had been unreachable for a few days. Recognizing the...
by Sarah Welstead | Feb 9, 2024 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Responsiveness and empathy made a real difference While out on patrol, Officer Stuart Byman heard someone nearby in great distress. The person was calling out for help on behalf of a second person who required emergency services because they were unconscious. Officer...
by Sarah Welstead | Feb 6, 2024 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Chest compressions saved a life in a hospital setting In October 2023, Relational Security Officer Barry Rhodes was on duty in Kelowna General Hospital, when he discovered a patient who was unresponsive and unattended by medical professionals. Officer Rhodes...