At least three local police officers have been recognized by the province for their service to the force. The province's Justice deputy minister, Judith Ferguson, presented 235 active and retired police officers with Nova Scotia Police Long Service Awards during a ceremony in Halifax Wednesday. Retired Constable Colin Gray and retired Chief David McGinnis, with the Bridgewater Police, received awards for 15 years of service. Sergeant Lewis Sutherland, also with Bridgewater Police, was given an award for 25 years of service. This is the sixth year the awards have been handed out. A second event will be held in Cape Breton to recognize another 45 officers later this month.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Long Service: Police Officers Recognized By Province
At least three local police officers have been recognized by the province for their service to the force. The province's Justice deputy minister, Judith Ferguson, presented 235 active and retired police officers with Nova Scotia Police Long Service Awards during a ceremony in Halifax Wednesday. Retired Constable Colin Gray and retired Chief David McGinnis, with the Bridgewater Police, received awards for 15 years of service. Sergeant Lewis Sutherland, also with Bridgewater Police, was given an award for 25 years of service. This is the sixth year the awards have been handed out. A second event will be held in Cape Breton to recognize another 45 officers later this month.