Justice and Public Safety
October 28, 2015
Recognizing Those Committed to Safer Communities
Minister Congratulates Recipients of Commissions and Exemplary Service Bars and Medals
The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Justice and Public Safety, today congratulated this year’s recipients of Commissions and Exemplary Service Bars and Medals for the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) and Corrections. The awards were presented on October 27 and 28 at ceremonies hosted by the Honourable Frank Fagan, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador
“These Commissions and Exemplary Service Medals are presented to police and corrections officers in recognition of their decades of service to making Newfoundland and Labrador as safe as possible for all residents. The dedication these officers have shown over the years as they carry out their important duties is to be commended.”
- The Honourable Darin King, Minister of Justice and Public Safety
The Corrections Exemplary Service Medal was created in 1984, and recognizes employees of the correctional services throughout Canada who have served in an exemplary manner, characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency. Police officers across Canada receive the Police Exemplary Service Medal in recognition of 20 years of meritorious service and Police Exemplary Service Bar in recognition of 30 years of meritorious service.
“That fact that these RNC and corrections officers have worked for so long in such demanding and challenging positions is a testament to their commitment to safe communities. The knowledge and experience that these officers have gained over their careers is a significant asset and I encourage all recipients to impart what they have learned to their younger colleagues.”
- Minister King
This year, 22 Corrections Officers and 17 RNC Officers received awards. A complete list of this year’s recipients can be found in the backgrounder below.
QUICK FACTS
- Twenty-two corrections officers and 17 RNC officers received either Commissions or Exemplary Service Bars or Medals at ceremonies hosted by the Lieutenant Governor.
- The Corrections Exemplary Service Medal was created in 1984, and recognizes employees of the correctional services throughout Canada who have served in an exemplary manner, characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency.
- Police Officers across Canada receive the Police Exemplary Service Medal in recognition of 20 years of meritorious service and Police Exemplary Service Bar in recognition of 30 years of meritorious service.
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Media contact:
Luke Joyce
Director of Communications
Department of Justice and Public Safety
709-729-6985, 725-4165
lukejoyce@gov.nl.ca
BACKGROUNDER
Recipients of Commissions and Exemplary Service Medals for 2015
Corrections Officers
Officers Receiving Commissions
Captain Dave Tilley
Captain Carl Williams
Lieutenant Roger Barker
Lieutenant Dorothy Fradsham
Lieutenant Trevor Kelly
Lieutenant Joseph Legge
Lieutenant Glenda Renouf
Officers Receiving 30 Year Exemplary Service Bar
Assistant Superintendent Blair Fradsham
Lieutenant Stephen Pye (Retired)
Officers Receiving 20 Year Exemplary Service Medal
Assistant Superintendent Shelley-Rae Michelin
Lieutenant Roger Barker
Lieutenant Trevor Kelly
Lieutenant Paula Payne
Correctional Officer Judy Bursey-Currie
Correctional Officer Dwayne Gillam
Correctional Officer Dermot Hayes
Correctional Officer Sherry Jones (Retired)
Correctional Officer Barbara Kennedy
Correctional Officer Michael K. Luscombe
Correctional Officer Russell Porter
Correctional Officer Stephen J. Tilley
Correctional Officer Dion Wagner
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Officers
Officers Receiving 30 Year Exemplary Service Bar
Superintendent Patrick R. Roche
Inspector Dean B. Roberts
Sergeant John F. Whelan (Retired)
Sergeant Gerard P. Ryan
Sergeant M. Ralph Mitchell
Sergeant Paul B. Roberts
Sergeant Lester N. Parsons
Sergeant Kevin J. Foley
Constable William W. Day
Constable Ivan J. Layden
Constable Lloyd G. Ash
Constable Beverley C. Bursey
Constable Noel C. Stanford (Retired)
Officers Receiving 20 Year Exemplary Service Medal
Constable Brian V. Marshall
Constable George J. Carter
Acting Sergeant Lori D. Butt
Constable Karen C. Didham
2015 10 28 2:20 p.m.