25 www.peicrimestoppers.com Report anonymously via our Mobile App, see peicrimestoppers.com for free download PEI Crime Stoppers presented their annual Law Enforcement Officers of the year awards at a ceremony at the Quality Inn and Suites on Friday, December 13, 2024. There are three components to the award: Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer of the year, Municipal Police officer of the year and Peace Officer of the year. The awards are presented annually to law enforcement officers in each category that have demonstrated a high degree commitment and professional excellence in the performance of their respective duties, in their interactions with the public, as well as community involvement outside of their assigned duties. This year’s recipients are Constable Jamie Parsons of the RCMP, who has worked diligently to remove impaired drivers from Island roads and to reduce speeds on our roadways in efforts to reduce accidents and when called upon, acts as a resource for other officers in their impaired driving related files; Constable Mallory Metallic of Summerside Police Services, a tri-lingual indigenous officer noted for her involvement in events aimed at raising morale among her coworkers and for her efforts to encourage other young Mi’Kmaq people to consider a career in policing; and Chief Sheriff George Doyle for his efforts in the restructuring of Sheriff Services Province-wide, as well as enhancing operational capabilities through additional personnel and upgraded equipment and educational sessions aimed at helping others understand the role of a Sheriff. (from the left) PEI Crime Stoppers President Wade MacKinnon, Chief Sheriff George Doyle, Summerside Police Services Constable Mallory Metallic and RCMP Constable Jamie Parsons. 2024 PEI Crime Stoppers Law Enforcement Officers of the Year Awards (from the left) Wade Mackinnon, PEI Crime Stoppers President, Chief Sheriff George Doyle receiving the PEI Peace Officer of the Year award and The Hon. Bloyce Thompson, Deputy Premier and Minister of Justice & Public Safety
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