Have Fun and Be Kind ๐๐ผ Matthew 5:9 โ๏ธ Armiger ๐ก๏ธ Chevalier ๐ก๏ธ Officer ๐จโโ๏ธ Gentry ๐ฉ โThe highest of distinctions is service to others" GRVI ๐
Weโre thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2026 Police Services Hero of the Year Awards! These exceptional individuals have gone above and beyond in service to their communities, demonstrating outstanding dedication, commitment, and bravery.
Congratulations to our 2026 winners:
โข On-Duty Difference Maker (Uniform Officer): Constable Preston Gabriele, Hamilton Police Service
โข On-Duty Difference Maker (Civilian): Olivia Gater, Thunder Bay Police Service
โข Extra Mile Award: Constable Jacob Garcia, Peel Regional Police Service
โข Community Role Model: Sergeant Devon Archer, Ottawa Police Service
โข Police Hero Honour Roll: Dr. Angela Eke, OPP
Thank you for your continued service and for the meaningful impact you make in communities throughout Ontario every day.
To read the full press release and learn more about this yearโs recipients, visit: https://t.co/1VceTm6SVH
A few more quality court mounts from @MartelsMedalMou ๐๏ธ for a couple @OrderOfStJohnCA ๐จ๐ฆ colleagues and one of my @87EagleRCACS ๐ฆ cadets who received the @RoyalCdnLegion Cadet Medal of Excellence at ACR this past weekend ๐๐๐ผ๐ซก
85th Annual Ceremonial Review in the books for another year. It was cool & windy, but sunny with clear skies.
Congratulations to all our cadets on another successful training year, we wish only the greatest of successes to those who are aging out or going off to school ๐ซก๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ผ
Hey riders! Spring riding season is here in #Niagara โ and so is loose gravel.
Last year, there were 51 motorcycle collisions on Regional roads, including 7 fatalities.
Stay alert. Slow down. Watch for debris. Give crews space during spring road cleaning.
Every choice matters.
(1/2) The Lieutenant Governorโs Legacy Awards celebrate inclusion, community, literature and education through the Lincoln M. Alexander, Hilary M. Weston, James Bartleman, David C. Onley and Elizabeth Dowdeswell Awards. Together, they reflect the values that strengthen Ontario.
Have you filled out this survey for the National Profile of the Volunteer Engagement Profession? Submissions due May 28th!
Click here: https://t.co/jhjxanfaFV
Looking forward to my second year as a Regional Reviewer for Canadaโs Volunteer Awards ๐จ๐ฆ The nominees are amazing Canadians doing amazing thingsโฆ
If you know someone deserving, then nominate them @VolunteerCanada ๐ชโ๐
Recognize your volunteers through Canada's Volunteer Awards!
Canadaโs Volunteer Awards are seeking your nominations for those who have made a real impact by addressing social challenges in their communities. Nominations are due on June 17th.
To learn more, click here: https://t.co/NdghkJMgSc
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Grateful for my recent promotion being celebrated by the CJCR Hq J1 leadership of Major Matt Dykeman and Captain Jamie Lee. Thank you for being such an important part of this milestone.
Photo credit by the amazing
๐ Lt(N) @SeanInMotion ๐
Beginning June 22, 2026, training providers across the province will transition to programs designed to meet the CSA Z1210-24 Standardโa Canada-wide benchmark for first aid instruction.
Note: These CSA changes apply only to first aid training and do not affect regulations for first aid products such as first aid kits, AEDs, and supplies. Since 2021, St. John Ambulance Ontario has offered first aid kits designed to comply with the CSA Z1220-17 standard.
Learn more at: https://t.co/8iBTYftrqK
For more than three decades, NC alumnus Shawn Bennett has dedicated his life to serving others. This year, that work was recognized with one of Ontarioโs highest civilian honours: the Queen Elizabeth II Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship. Read more โคต๏ธ
https://t.co/g3fM2FKJ1b
Congratulations to Peterborough Police Association Past President Jeff Chartier and Niagara Region Police Association President Scott Kraushar on being named recipients of the 2026 Canadian Order of Merit of the Police Forces. Thank you both for your outstanding dedication and service to your communities. This honour is well-deserved!
Fatigue doesnโt always mean falling asleep at the wheel. Slower reaction time and missed cues can appear long before that point. #RoadSafety#DriveAlert#NationalRoadSafetyWeek
Read more โก๏ธ https://t.co/xkFInOMXKk
We continue police week by featuring some of our members. This is Sergeant Derek Watson. As the NRPS Recruiting Sergeant, he works hard every day to bring the best and the brightest to serve the people of Niagara.
After starting out with the Waterloo Regional Police Service in 2003, Derek joined the NRPS in 2009 and hasnโt looked back. While he is likely a familiar friendly face in the community from his days as a Media Officer, his years in Niagara have also been spent on patrol (Welland, Niagara Falls and Port Colborne) and investigating both domestic violence and financial crimes.
Derek loves his current position because it gives him the opportunity to share his knowledge and experience while he mentors prospective applicants. His diverse background, leadership experience, and dedication to service make him an invaluable member of the recruiting team.