by Sarah Welstead | Oct 7, 2024 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Lifesaving efforts at Casino Nanaimo In February 2024, Security Shift Manager Adam McDonald was on duty at Casino Nanaimo when a young man stepped on to the property, suffering multiple stab wounds from an incident offsite. Security Shift Manager McDonald performed...
by Sarah Welstead | Oct 6, 2024 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Teamwork responding to a medical emergency The security team received a call from a grocery store, reporting a medical emergency on their premises. When the team arrived, they observed a young adult male who had collapsed and was unconscious and unresponsive. After...
by Sarah Welstead | Oct 5, 2024 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Immediate intervention in an overdose saved a life In March 2024, Officer Shayne Vogt noticed a male in distress in the retail store where he was on duty, and inquired if assistance was required. The man indicated that his friend, who was just outside the store, was...
by Sarah Welstead | Oct 3, 2024 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Remarkable recognition and strategic thinking In April 2024, Crossing Guard Amy Grozelle started chatting with a man at the corner of Eastern and Carlaw Avenues in Toronto. She’s worked as a crossing guard at this intersection since September 2023. Crossing...
by Sarah Welstead | Oct 2, 2024 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Exceptional vigilance and quick thinking Security Officers Yerlan Ospanov and Tej Manikandan were on duty at the Calgary Courts Centre when they noticed a person lying on the ground in the middle of a bustling downtown road. Recognizing the imminent danger posed by...
by Sarah Welstead | Sep 30, 2024 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Beyond the call of duty One bitterly cold evening, in the course of his regular duties, Paladin Security Officer David Styles came across an individual on the exterior of the site who was dressed in very little clothing and appeared to be in distress. Upon closer...