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.
Q4 NOMINEE: Vivek Varghese
Retail security officer saved a life In November 2023, Security Officer Varghese was on duty at Conestoga Mall, when he was advised of an unconscious male in a washroom stall. Responding with his team, Officer Varghese removed the man from the stall, and discovered...
Q4 2023 NOMINEE: Jagdeep Parmar
Retail security comes to the rescue In November 2023, Security Officer Parmar was on duty at Conestoga Mall, when he was advised of an unconscious male in a washroom stall. Responding immediately, Officer Parmer removed the man from the stall, and discovered drugs and...
Q4 2023 NOMINEES: Isai Lopez & Nathaniel Deterville
Fast response, CPR and Naloxone training saved a life In November 2023, Paragon Shift Supervisors Isai Lopez and Nathaniel Deterville were on duty at a downtown Toronto office building when they received a call to attend the men's washroom. Arriving at the washroom,...
Q4 2023 NOMINEES: Sean Henry, Rachelle Matlashewski, Sarabjit Sahota, Shannoy Campbell, Tatiana Kanann, Anmol Dhillon, Harjot Malhi, Stephen Mendonca
Excellent teamwork in a crisis situation The Paragon security team at Hudson's Bay in Brampton reported to the scene following the report of an elderly female who was unconscious and not breathing. Arriving quickly, the team determined that the woman had no vital...
Q4 2023 NOMINEES: Mudrang Rajgor & Sankalp Sharma
Teamwork ensured an overdose wasn't fatal Paragon Security Supervisor Mudrang Rajgor was contact for assistance by his fellow officer, Security Guard Sankalp Sharma who had discovered a man who was unconscious. Arriving on-scene, the officers determined that the...
Q4 2023 NOMINEE: Md Nuruzzaman
Quick thinking and first aid saved a life In October 2023, Security Supervisor Nuruzzaman Biswas was on duty at a client location when a woman was found unconscious. Supervisor Nuruzzaman immediately identified the situation and administered Naloxone. He then...
Q3 2023 NOMINEE: Travis Perkins
Healthcare security in difficult situations Paladin Security Guard Travis Perkins arrived on-site to a healthcare facility prior to his shift and suddenly heard someone banging on exterior doors. When PSG Perkins went to investigate, he discovered a man wearing only a...
Q3 2023 WINNER: Chris Acker
Heroic rescue from fire in Nunavut Security Guard Chris Acker is part of a team of former law enforcement officers who provide security for Health Centres in Nunavut on a fly-in 28-day rotation with Scarlet Security and Risk Group. Each Enhanced Guard works alone for...
2023 NOMINEE: Colin Straughan
Intervention in a mental health crisis saved a child While patrolling outside a shopping centre, Officer Colin Straughan observed a disheveled woman approaching, requesting the address of the shopping centre, and then asked if 'the military' was in the mall. Officer...
NOMINEE: Srdan Malic
First aid training meant immediate response Security Supervisor Srdan Malic was on duty in an office building when an employee rushed in looking for someone with recent first aid training to help a co-worker. Officer Malic had recent Level C-AED training so he...
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