by Sarah Welstead | Sep 6, 2025 | nominees, recipient, recipients
In May 2025, while working his normal shift, Assistant Site Manager Hardeep Gill responded to a call for a wellness check. Upon arrival at the scene, he discovered a woman lying on the ground. A man who was with her tried to persuade security that she was fine, but...
by Sarah Welstead | Sep 5, 2025 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Personal attention on two occasions saved lives We want to recognize two occasions on which Officer Troye Ritchie has saved lives in the Kelowna community. In the city of Kelowna, the number of suicidal individuals that security professionals come into contact with on...
by Sarah Welstead | Sep 4, 2025 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Composure and professionalism under pressure While conducting their regular duties, Shift Supervisor Sahil Hameed, Security Officer Jasmeen Kaur and Site Security Manager Banjot Singh discovered a man sitting in the loading bay beside a garbage bin. Upon conducting a...
by Sarah Welstead | Sep 3, 2025 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Immediate response to an overdose While on duty in May 2025, Assistant Supervisor Andrew Summerfelt was notified that there was a man in medical distress outside near a fast food restaurant. Upon arriving to the scene, Summerfelt noted that the man was unresponsive...
by Sarah Welstead | Sep 2, 2025 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Treatment of an overdose in a retail centre While on duty at a retail centre, Shift Supervisor Indraj Dhaliwal was made aware of an unresponsive male inside the men’s washroom. Responding promptly to the scene, he determined that the man was suffering from an...
by Sarah Welstead | Sep 1, 2025 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Overdose required Naloxone and CPR While on duty at a retail location, Assistant Supervisor Gurkirat Chillna observed an individual who was not breathing, and rapidly turning purple. Assistant Supervisor Chillna recognized the signs of an overdose and immediately...