by CSLA Admin | Jun 18, 2023 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Embodying the qualities of an excellent security officer While on duty recently at the Vernon Library, Security Officer Jon Ploeger sprang into action when a patron experienced a drug overdose. Without hesitation, he administered Naloxone and skillfully performed CPR...
by Sarah Welstead | May 29, 2023 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Lifesaving actions – even off-duty Security Officer Sayed Sadaat was on his way home when fate called him to be a true lifesaver. At a nearby gas station, an overdose had sent shockwaves through the bystanders, but Officer Sadaat didn’t hesitate for a...
by Sarah Welstead | Mar 24, 2023 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Attention to detail saved a life During the morning admissions process at the Renfrew Recovery Centre in Calgary, a person asked to use the washroom. Despite being busy with other tasks, Security Guard Oloyede kept track of the length of time the man was in the...
by Sarah Welstead | Feb 9, 2023 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Life-threatening medical incident at the Royal BC Museum Recently, a routine trespass engagement turned into a life-threatening medical incident on the grounds of the Royal BC Museum. While attending to what was initially thought to be a person behaving erratically,...
by Sarah Welstead | Dec 14, 2022 | nominees, recipient, recipients
Observation, kindness and de-escalation skills put to the test Officer Glenda Fitzpatrick of the Mobile Patrol at Keyano College Land Trust in Fort McMurray was on her way to work when she noticed a parked car at the bridge on King Street. She immediately put on her...