OTTAWA - June 24, 2005 - The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is proud
to announce that 22 regular members and one (1) civilian member will be
invested into the Order of Merit of Police Forces. This Order holds a prestigious
position in the Canadian Honour System, alongside the Order of Military
Merit.
In a ceremony to be held at Rideau Hall on June 28, Her Excellency the
Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada and RCMP
Commissioner Giuliano Zaccardelli, Principal Commander of the Order of Merit
of the Police Forces, will be honoring members of the police forces for
their outstanding contribution to the collective safety, security and well-being
of our communities.
“As Commissioner of the RCMP, I am proud of the outstanding contribution
our members make everyday to the lives of Canadians. I congratulate these
23 exceptional members for their investiture into the Order of Merit
of Police Forces. This appointment recognizes their ongoing professionalism
and dedication to policing and their commitment to go above and beyond
the call of duty, ” said Commissioner Zaccardelli.
There are three levels of membership–Commander of the Order of Merit
for the Polices Forces (C.O.M.), Officer of the Order of Merit for the Polices
Forces (O.O.M.) and Member of the Order of Merit for the Polices Forces
(M.O.M.)–that reflect long-term, outstanding service in varying degrees
of responsibility.
The following RCMP members will be honoured for their devotion and contributions
extending beyond protection of the community:
• Assistant Commissioner Gary David Bass, Pacific Region, O.O.M,
• Assistant Commissioner J.Y.F.P.-Y. (Pierre-Yves) Bourduas, “C” Division,
M.O.M.
• Constable Joseph Louis Serge Yvon Brault, “A” Division,
M.O.M.
• Deputy Commissioner G.B. (Gerry) Braun, North West Region, O.O.M.
• Assistant Commissioner J.A.J. (Mike) Buisson, Headquarters, O.O.M.
• Staff Sergeant T. Kevin V. Cleary, “H” Division, M.O.M.
• Sergeant Gilford John Dares, “H” Division, M.O.M.
• Corporal Stephan Demers, “A” Division, M.O.M.
• Inspector Mark Dibblee, “K” Division, M.O.M.
• Constable Stephen Joseph Gloade, “H” Division, M.O.M.
• Assistant Commissioner Stephen W. Graham, “J” Division,
M.O.M.
• Staff Sergeant Patricia Anne Harrish, “K” Division, M.O.M.
• Assistant Commissioner Timothy G. Killam, Headquarters, O.O.M.
• Staff Sergeant John M. Leitch, “F” Division, M.O.M.
• Superintendent Jeff Stanley Lott, “E” Division, M.O.M.
• Assistant Commissioner Walter Gerald Lynch, “B” Division,
O.O.M.
• Staff Sergeant Kevin A. MacDougall, “D” Division, M.O.M.
• Assistant Commissioner J.M.G. (John) MacLaughlan, Headquarters, M.O.M.
• Chief Superintendent Graham Richard Muir, Headquarters, M.O.M.
• Civilian Member Tonita Murray, Headquarters, O.O.M.
• Chief Superintendent Dwight William Robinson, “D” Division,
M.O.M.
• Assistant Commissioner William Melvin Sweeney, “K” Division,
O.O.M.
• Corporal Paul S. Thompson, “O” Division, M.O.M.
For media enquiries, please contact:
RCMP Public Affairs and Communication Services Directorate
(613) 993-2999
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Backgrounder — Order
of Merit of the Police Forces
The Order of Merit of the Police Forces was established in
October 2000 as a fellowship of honour, based on the highest qualities
of citizenship, service to Canada, to the police community and to humanity
at large.
The Queen is the Sovereign of the Order, the Governor General serves as
the Chancellor and a Commander of the Order, and the Commissioner of the
RCMP is the Principal Commander of the Order.
There are three levels of membership–Commander of the Order of Merit
for the Polices Forces (C.O.M.), Officer of the Order of Merit for the Polices
Forces (O.O.M.) and Member of the Order of Merit for the Polices Forces
(M.O.M.)–that reflect long-term, outstanding service in varying degrees
of responsibility.
Following is the list of RCMP recipients with their citations:
Assistant Commissioner Gary David Bass, O.O.M.
Pacific Region, Vancouver, British Columbia
Throughout his outstanding career, Assistant Commissioner Bass has distinguished
himself as an operational police officer of excellence in the service of
all Canadians. His dedicated and meritorious service has brought great credit
to his police service and to Canada.
Assistant Commissioner J.Y.F.P.-Y. (Pierre-Yves) Bourduas, M.O.M.
“C” Division, Westmount, Quebec
Assistant Commissioner Bourduas is a visionary who has distinguished himself
through his exemplary and dynamic leadership. Throughout his career, he has
forged strong ties and relationships of trust with the law enforcement community
both nationally and internationally.
Constable Joseph Louis Serge Yvon Brault, M.O.M.
“A” Division, Ottawa, Ontario
Right from the beginning of his career, Constable Brault has exhibited
outstanding generosity and loyalty to his colleagues and his community.
His dedication to his work, his partners and particularly to young people
is exceptional and commendable.
Deputy Commissioner G.B. (Gerry) Braun, O.O.M.
North West Region, Regina, Saskatchewan
Throughout his outstanding career, Deputy Commissioner Braun has been
instrumental in advancing policing in the province of Manitoba
and in the North West Region. His leadership, through bridge-building
and teamwork, clearly demonstrates his commitment to the citizens
of Canada. As a result of this commitment, he has brought great credit
to his police service and to Canada.
Assistant Commissioner J.A.J. (Mike) Buisson, O.O.M.
Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario
Throughout his outstanding career, Assistant Commissioner Buisson has
notably contributed to the improvement of illegal firearms programs both
nationally and internationally. His displayed commitment to front-line police
investigations and investigators is a credit to his police service and to
Canada.
Staff Sergeant T. Kevin V. Cleary, M.O.M.
“H” Division, New Minas, Nova Scotia
Throughout his outstanding career, Staff Sergeant Cleary has displayed
dedication to duty, professionalism, exemplary leadership and commitment
to excellence in delivering superior police service to the citizens of Nova
Scotia. Staff Sergeant Cleary’s high ethical standards and values
have brought great credit to his community, police service, and Canada.
Sergeant Gilford John Dares, M.O.M.
“H” Division, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Throughout his outstanding career, Sergeant Dares has exuded an enthusiasm
and an unfettered, selfless energy that have inspired others to share in
his vision of a caring community. Through his significant community policing
skills, Sergeant Dares has brought great credit to his police service and
Canada.
Corporal Stephan Demers, M.O.M.
“A” Division, Ottawa, Ontario
Throughout his outstanding career, Constable Demers has demonstrated
compassion and commitment to helping others in the community and workplace.
His contributions to the Member/Employee Assistance Program has been truly
outstanding. As a result of his outstanding dedication, Constable Demers
has brought great credit to his police service and to Canada.
Inspector Mark Dibblee, M.O.M.
“K” Division, Leduc, Alberta
Throughout his outstanding career, Inspector Dibblee has displayed exemplary
leadership, dedication and distinguished service. His many community
policing initiatives and esprit de corps have brought great credit to his
police service and Canada.
Constable Stephen Joseph Gloade, M.O.M.
“H” Division, North Sydney, Nova Scotia
Throughout his outstanding career, Constable Gloade has exhibited his
personal and professional dedication to the RCMP and First Nations people.
Constable Gloade is committed to decreasing the use and abuse of illegal
and prescription drugs and increasing the number of opportunities available
to First Nations children and youth. Through these efforts, Constable
Gloade has brought great credit to his police service and to Canada.
Assistant Commissioner Stephen William Graham, M.O.M.
“J” Division, Fredericton, New Brunswick
Throughout his outstanding career, Assistant Commissioner Graham has
displayed outstanding leadership and dedication to duty within the various
communities in which he served. Assistant Commissioner Graham’s commitment
to community policing and youth, coupled with his keen organizational abilities,
has brought great credit to his police service and Canada.
Staff Sergeant Patricia Anne Harrish, M.O.M.
“K” Division, Edmonton, Alberta
Throughout her outstanding career, Staff Sergeant Harrish has displayed
a relentless enthusiasm for policing via the provision of quality services
to her clients and colleagues. Staff Sergeant Harrish’s exceptional
dedication to duty and her community has brought great credit to her
police service and Canada.
Assistant Commissioner Timothy G. Killam, O.O.M.
Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario
Throughout his outstanding career, Assistant Commissioner Killam has
exemplified leadership, integrity and accountability while advancing
police professionalism and the development of innovative solutions to
address global law enforcement efforts to combat organized crime.
Staff Sergeant John M. Leitch, M.O.M.
“F” Division, Regina, Saskatchewan
Throughout his outstanding career, Staff Sergeant Leitch has displayed
strong leadership and an outstanding commitment to the RCMP and the Province
of Saskatchewan. His outstanding investigative and technological skills,
while maintaining a positive life/work balance, are a credit to his police
service and Canada.
Superintendent Jeff Stanley Lott, M.O.M.
“E” Division, Nanaimo, British Columbia
Throughout his outstanding career, Superintendent Lott has exhibited
outstanding leadership and commitment to strengthening communities through
partnerships and relationship building. His embrace of multiculturalism
and his respect of diversity have brought great credit to his police service
and Canada.
Assistant Commissioner Walter Gerald Lynch, O.O.M.
“B” Division, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador
Throughout his outstanding career, Assistant Commissioner Lynch has displayed
exemplary leadership and dedication to duty. Through the establishment and
championship of valuable partnerships and meaningful integration within
the policing communities, he has brought recognition to policing at the
local and international levels. Assistant Commissioner Lynch is a great
credit to his police service and Canada.
Staff Sergeant Kevin A. MacDougall,
M.O.M.
“D” Division, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Throughout his outstanding career, Staff Sergeant MacDougall has displayed
dedication and exceptional leadership in advancing productive and effective
labour/management relations. His efforts have benefited his colleagues
in the RCMP and the communities in which he serves. Staff Sergeant MacDougall
is a credit to his police service and Canada.
Assistant Commissioner J.M.G. (John) MacLaughlan, M.O.M.
Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario
Throughout his outstanding career, Assistant Commissioner MacLaughlan
has significantly influenced investigative techniques, intelligence-led
policing and has been a leading proponent of an integrated approach
within the law enforcement community at the national and international
levels. Through these efforts, he has brought great credit to his police
service and to Canada.
Chief Superintendent Graham Richard Muir, M.O.M.
Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario
Throughout his outstanding career, Chief Superintendent Muir has exemplified
the highest level of public service, both nationally and internationally.
He has demonstrated visionary thinking, organizational leadership and horizontal
management in furtherance of providing quality policing. Through his dedication
to duty, Chief Superintendent Muir has brought great credit to his police
service and to Canada.
Civilian Member Tonita Murray, O.O.M.
Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario
Throughout the course of her career, Mrs. Murray has distinguished herself
as a progressive thinker, innovative researcher, writer, educator and
organizational leader. Mrs. Murray’s commitment to the highest standards
of service, both nationally and internationally, has brought great credit
to her police service and to Canada.
Chief Superintendent Dwight William Robinson, M.O.M.
“D” Division, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Throughout his outstanding career, Chief Superintendent Robinson has
notably contributed to Canadian Law Enforcement. His work in the development
of an effective police response to labour unrest has brought credit
to his police service and to Canada.
Assistant Commissioner William Melvin Sweeney,
O.O.M.
“K” Division, Edmonton, Alberta
Throughout his outstanding career, Assistant Commissioner Sweeney has
distinguished himself as an exemplary leader, forward thinker and
an innovative police officer. Assistant Commissioner Sweeney’s exceptional dedication
to his community and to the safety and security of its citizens has brought
great credit to his police service and Canada.
Corporal Paul S. Thompson, M.O.M.
“O” Division, Kitchener, Ontario
Throughout his outstanding career, Corporal Thompson has provided distinguished
service to the citizens of Canada and to the policing community. He is a
visionary leader who exemplifies integrity, honesty and professionalism.
Through these personal ethics, Corporal Thompson has brought great credit
to his police service and to Canada.
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