by Sarah Welstead | Jan 16, 2026 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Exceptional performance, bravery and professionalism While on patrol, Security Guard Tina Torgerson noticed that a person in the restroom was not responding to her. Acting swiftly and decisively, Torgerson realized that the man had overdosed in the restroom and needed...
by Sarah Welstead | Jan 15, 2026 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Professionalism and sound judgement While on duty, Security Guard Neta Penner discovered an individual who was unresponsive. She promptly contacted EMS, provided clear details about the individual’s condition, and noted the presence of drug paraphernalia....
by Sarah Welstead | Jan 14, 2026 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Teamwork saved a life In September 2025, the Union Station Security Operations Centre received an emergency intercom activation. The caller reported that someone outside on Front Street was having a heart attack. SOC Operator Ryan Karakian immediately dispatched...
by Sarah Welstead | Jan 13, 2026 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Urgent response made a difference In October 2025, Security Guard Tyler Janes was conducting an exterior patrol of a crisis shelter with his partner, Security Guard Akashdeep Singh, when they observed a known patron of the shelter across the street, lying in an...
by Sarah Welstead | Jan 10, 2026 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Lifesaving teamwork in a stressful situation In November 2025, Shift Supervisor Andrew Hartley and Security Guard Isai Lopez were told that there was an unresponsive male on the floor outside of a retail location. They immediately attended the location and found the...
by Sarah Welstead | Jan 8, 2026 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Immediate action deterred a suicide In November 2025, while patrolling at a post-secondary campus, Security Shift Supervisor Grace McGhee was stopped and advised of a person in distress in the women’s restroom. Entering the restroom, McGhee observed a conscious...