News Release
Edmonton Police Service Investiture Ceremony and the Edmonton Police Commission Citizen Awards
Media are invited to attend the Edmonton Police Service Investiture Ceremony, followed by the Edmonton Police Commission Citizen Awards.
EPS Investiture Ceremony
4 p.m., Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Expo Centre, Edmonton Northlands
The EPS Investiture Ceremony will recognize several past and presently serving officers for their 20, 25 and 40 years of service. Also being awarded are the EPS Commendations and the Officer Safety Award.
Assisting in the Investiture presentation is Edmonton Police Commission (EPC) Chair Shami Sandhu, and Edmonton Police Service Chief Rod Knecht.
Edmonton Police Commission Citizen Awards
7:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Expo Centre, Edmonton Northlands
These awards acknowledge citizens who have demonstrated outstanding civic responsibility by assisting the Edmonton Police in preventing a crime, apprehending an offender or willingly participating in police investigations.
Note – The 7:30 p.m. Citizen Awards commence following dinner and times may vary by 5 – 10 minutes. Also, interviews can be arranged following the presentations at approximately 8:10 p.m.
See attached descriptions of Commendations, Officer Safety, and Edmonton Police Commission Citizen Awards.
Commendations
Inspector Erik Johnson, Constables Kenneth Dack, Trevor Dowhaniuk, Ryan Ferry, Matthew Li, Quentin Miller, Chris Noel and Brook Wisniewski
This award recognizes the outstanding work of eight members under incredibly difficult circumstances that occurred on June 15, 2012 at HUB Mall.
Constables Carolyn Bowen and Alexander Dickson
In November 2012, Edmonton Police were called to the 118 Avenue and 101 Street Boston Pizza Lounge on a report of a stabbing inside the premises.
Sergeant Mike Furman and Constable Taylor McCrudden
In May 2013, Constable McCrudden and Sergeant Furman extracted a driver from a vehicle that was engulfed in flames.
Constables Jess Bagan and Rich Leggatt
In May 2013, Constables Bagan and Leggatt were working in west Edmonton when they noticed some smoke nearby. Two homes were on fire and both officers went above and beyond the call of duty to warn the occupants of the danger.
Constables Duane Bateman, Alex Karampelas and David Webber
Last summer an eastbound vehicle was travelling on the Anthony Henday Freeway when it crossed the centre median and plunged into water. The three officers entered the deep, cold, and murky water, still wearing their heavy protective vests, boots, and uniforms.
Constables Chris Deluca, Carrie Dreger, Stephen Fossen and Jeffrey Strickland
In July 2013, police were called to 88 Avenue and 85 Street on report of weapons complaint. Along with a citizen, the four officers saved a man from going over the Mill Creek Bridge.
Officer Safety Award
Detective Mark Kassian and Constable Shawn Bodnaruk
In January 2010, these EPS members were involved in an Officer Involved Shooting. And although the results were tragic, the actions of Constables Kassian and Bodnaruk were both reasonable and justified. Because of the accused’s actions, the officers were forced to use lethal force to stop the threat posed.
Edmonton Police Commission Citizen Awards – presented at 7:30 p.m.
Kris FAULKNER and Priscilla HOLLOWAY
In October 2013, Kris Faulkner and Priscilla Holloway were approached by a distraught woman who had been seriously assaulted in a downtown alley. While Priscilla assisted the woman, Kris Faulkner followed the suspect and was able to provide details to police over the phone.
Leigh-Ann CARRUTHERS
In the summer of 2013, Leigh-Ann Carruthers went out of her way to come to the aid of a distressed stranger on the Mill Creek Bridge.
Jean-Michel (Jaydee) DESPRES
In April 2013, Jean-Michel Despres assisted the police in helping to identify one of the Edmonton Police Service’s most wanted.
Charles ELLIOTT
In 2012, Charles Elliott assisted the police in helping to identify an armed and disguised bank robber.
Nishant HAPPY and Kathleen OLTSHER
In March of last year, two complete strangers, Nishant Happy and Kathleen Oltsher, worked together to pull a man from the North Saskatchewan River.
Paul KUCHMA and Bart POUTEAU
In May 2013, Paul Kuchma and Bart Pouteau helped police in preventing a woman from jumping over the Terwillegar Bridge.
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