Recipients
We congratulate all the outstanding and heroic frontline security professionals who have made a difference in their communities.
Here, we share the stories behind our award recipients.
NOMINEE: Harman Singh
Lifesaving help in a mental health emergency While conducting routine patrols of shopping mall property, Security Officer Harman Singh noticed a female individual who appeared to be in mental distress. While he was talking to her, the woman attempted to climb over a...
Q4 2023 NOMINEES: Nitin Saini & Suchisraba Choudhury
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...
Q3 2023 NOMINEE: Christina Taylor
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...
Q4 2023 NOMINEES: Simran Singh & Ahmed Rabbani Abdul Haseeb Shaikh
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...
Q4 2023 NOMINEE: Stuart Byman
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...
Q4 2023 NOMINEE: Barry Rhodes
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...
Q4 2023 NOMINEES: Hematullah Orya & Michael Keller
Community safety patrol saved a life In November 2023, Newton BIA Community Safety Patrol (CSP) Officers Hematullah Orya and Michael Keller received a phone call about an unhoused male in medical distress in Surrey. They arrived on scene within about two minutes, and...
Q2 2023 NOMINEES: Jamail Dhillon and Lakshay Lakshay
Immediate response to a medical emergency In May 2023, Security Officers Jamail Dhillon and Lakshay Lakshay were confronted with two medical incidents involving unconscious community members. Officers Dhillon and Lakshay skillfully assessed the situations, promptly...
Q3 NOMINEE: Himanshu
Making a difference in the lives of 4 people This past July, Officer Himanshu has saved four lives by administering Naloxone injections to individuals who were overdosing. Three of the four individuals required multiple doses of Naloxone and Narcan to revive them....
Q3 2023 NOMINEE: Adil Ramzi
Incredible bravery and quick thinking Security Officer Adil Ramzi was on duty at a mall when he learned of an overdose incident in one of the mall's restrooms. Officer Ramzi, along with his team and the custodial staff, jumped into action immediately. Thanks to their...
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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.
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