Surrey, October 6, 2016 Surrey RCMP officers, auxiliaries, support staff, and volunteers were recognized at the Surrey Board of Trade’s 20th annual Police Officer of the Year Awards for their exemplary service and commitment to making Surrey a safer place to live and do business.
Sergeant Lyndsay O’Ruaric was named this year’s Police Officer of the Year (as nominated by the community) for her work leading the detachment’s Special Victims Unit team that works at Sophie’s Place Child Advocacy Centre. Sgt. O’Ruaric was recognized for her commitment to the long-term care and support of vulnerable children who have experienced trauma.
Constable Chris Jones was named this year’s Police Officer of the Year (as nominated by his peers) for his passion for justice and genuine care for the vulnerable and exploited of our community as a member of the Surrey RCMP’s Special Victims Unit.
Other award winners included:
- Auxiliary Constable Mark Elson – Auxiliary Constable of the Year
- Jody Nelson – Municipal Employee of the Year
- D’Arcy Nelson – Volunteer of the Year
- Priority Target Offender Unit – Arnold Silzer Community Policing Initiative Award
- Domestic Violence Unit – Police Team Award
- Sophie’s Place Child Advocacy Centre – Police and Business Partnership Award
I am very proud of the work of this detachment and the community in continuously striving to create a healthier and safer Surrey,
says Assistant Commissioner Bill Fordy, Lower Mainland District Commander. The strong partnership that exists between the police and the local business community here is evident. I thank the Surrey Board of Trade for hosting this event for 20 years and the businesses that have supported this event, year after year.
The relationship between business and the RCMP is important because we are both working towards a healthy and safe community for our residents and businesses,
says Anita Patil Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade. The Surrey Board of Trade celebrates the work of the Surrey RCMP because they do excellent work in ensuring the safety of our city and our businesses. Their jobs are not easy. Their innovation, work ethic, and cross-collaboration make the Surrey RCMP leaders in Canada. In this 20th anniversary, the Surrey Board of Trade is proud to celebrate the Surrey RCMP in this unique event in Canada.
Congratulations to all award winners and nominees. Partial proceeds from this event go towards the RCMP Youth Academy.
