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.
Q2 2021 Nominee: Joel Manahan
Willingness to get involved made a lifesaving difference While on patrol, security guard Joel Manahan of Paragon Security observed a man on the ground in the courtyard, with a few people gathered around him. The man had vomited inside his mask, and some of the vomit...
Vancouver security team worked together to save a life
Persistence and teamwork made a big difference At a client’s property, this security team was notified of an alarm which had been triggered by a male subject entering a stairwell. Assistant Site Manager Edward Liu dispatched Officer Tam to locate him. Tam searched the...
Nominee: Steve Kirton
CPR and AED proficiency saved a woman's life Last fall, Paladin Security Site Supervisor Steve Kirton discovered a woman unresponsive in a washroom stall in Surrey, BC. Using his training, experience and calm thinking, he performed CPR and used an AED to deliver...
2021 Nominee: Irada Dmytrenko
Quick thinking prevented serious injuries While on shift, Zone Supervisor Irada Dmytrenko was leaving a site and found a male laying in the middle of a rural Alberta highway. Irada attempted to wake the man, but he was not responding. He was still...
2021 Nominee: Shawn Boswell
Calling emergency services immediately saved a life While Officer Shawn Boswell was on patrol, he observed a black Mazda SUV backed up to one of the property buildings. Upon approaching the vehicle, he observed a lone occupant passed out in the driver’s seat with the...
Q1 2021 Nominee: Sharlene Costello
Lifesaving actions during multiple overdoses on site Over the last little while, Sharlene has had, unfortunately, to assist with multiple overdoses at the Parkland Mall site during the course of her security duties. ...
Q1 2021 Nominee: Joey DiMauro
Providing CPR immediately saved the life of a woman in Hamilton On January 21st 2021, Joseph (Joey) Dimauro (pictured above with Synergy Protection Director of Training Mark Dewdney) was stationed at a pharmacy in Hamilton as a plainclothes loss prevention...
Q1 2021 Winner: Martin Cane, Commissionaires
Quick and decisive actions saved a child Martin (Marty) Cane, special constable, Commissionaires, is the recipient of the Canadian Security Lifesaver Association's (CSLA) Q1 2021 award for his quick and decisive actions that averted further injury when a 10-year-old...
Q4 2020 Nominee: David Norman, Commissionaires
David Norman, a Commissionaires security guard, was recognized by the Canadian Security Lifesaver Association with a Canadian Security Lifesaver Award for his empathetic professionalism and quick response to a life-threatening situation.
Q4 2020 Nominee: Teigan Lissel, Paladin Security
When it comes to real-life heroes, we think of Teigan Lissel, a Security Guard for Paladin Security at the public parks in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. It takes a special human being to show up every day, regardless of conditions, to ensure the safety and well-being of strangers.
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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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Canadian Security Lifesaver Association®
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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