POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 27 NEW BADGE OF COURAGE on the way for Truro Police Service Truro police are getting some newly designed crests to identify themselves. New crests are starting to be phased in for town police for the first time in a decade. “They’re on order now, “ said Const. Jon Keddy. The Crest is made up of the Truro coat of arms which is placed in a maple leaf above the Nova Scotia flag. “This new appearance displays patriotism towards our Town of Truro, province of Nova Scotia and country of Canada,” Keddy said. The last time the crest was changed was in 1993. “This new crest design is a reflection of how the Truro Police Service is evolving from past methods of policing to present methods of policing,” Keddy said. “This concept is now displayed within the crest.” He said the colour scheme co-ordinates well with the entire police uniform. The primary colour is navy blue trimmed with sapphire blue blending with its blue leg stripe and forage cap. Keddy said the reaction of his fellow officers has been very positive and the new design is something they can call their own. The new crest is part of a strategic plan the police service is undergoing. Keddy said it is an important tool to look at the past, present and future goals of the force. “Our police service is presently developing a strategic plan that will determine our direction and focus for the near future,” he said. The planning process is being undertaken by a group of police and non-police representatives who will identify the six core functions of the Truro Police Service. By Truro Daily News Staff JASON MALLOY - TRURO DAILY NEWS Constables Shari Roberts and Jon Keddy are pleased with the new crest designed for the Truro Police Service. Roberts is wearing the crest while Keddy is wearing the old one which was adopted in 1993. VOICE OF THE PEOPLE Having just completed 35 years of service to municipal policing in Nova Scotia, I would like to publicly thank the one person who had more of an impact on the police service in this province than any other. Joe Ross is the man responsible for bringing policing in Nova Scotia from the dark ages into the enlightened, highly trained and professional service that we all enjoy today. Mr. Ross worked long hours against what, at times, appeared to be insurmountable odds to organize the Police Association of Nova Scotia. He was tireless in his travels from one end of this province to the other in the pursuit of a better life for the police officers and a better service for our citizens. This man had to fight hard for every concession, from equipment, training, wages and benefits to working conditions, and on and on. At times, he must have felt he was a very lonely voice in the wilderness crying for justice. Make no mistake, there is no politician, including premiers, cabinet ministers, mayors, or councillors, who can claim to have advanced policing in this province more than Joe Ross has. During my 35 years of service, I, as well as every other police officer in this province, have been very well-represented by this man, whether they choose to admit it or not. Every Nova Scotian owes this man for the professional police service that we all enjoy today. I am very proud to call this man my friend. George H. Megeney, Stellarton
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