May 22, 2013
OTTAWA—His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will preside over an Order of Merit of the Police Forces investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall on
Friday, May 24, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. The Governor General, who is chancellor of the Order, will bestow the honour on 1 Commander, 13 Officers and 47 Members.
The Order of Merit of the Police Forces was created in 2000, to recognize conspicuous merit and exceptional service by members and employees of Canadian police forces whose contributions extend beyond protection of the community. Three levels of membership with post-nominal letters reflect long-term, outstanding service: Commander (C.O.M.), Officer (O.O.M.) and Member (M.O.M.).
A media schedule for the investiture ceremony, the list of recipients and a backgrounder on the Order are attached.
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