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About the CPS
Our Mission:
"To optimize public safety
in the City of Calgary"
Our Honours
The Calgary Police Service has many talented and innovative sworn and civilian members. While colleagues and supervisors recognize many of the daily contributions of our personnel, others garner attention and recognition from outside agencies.
With pride, the Calgary Police Service recognizes the award-winning efforts of its members.
2003 World Police and Fire Games
The Calgary Police Service hockey team won the silver medal in Barcelona, Spain at the 10th World Police & Fire Games held July 27 to August 3. In the gold medal game, the defending champions battled the Quebec Provincial Police team, losing 2-1. The 13-member Calgary team will have a chance to win back the gold at the next games in Quebec City in 2005.
The silver medallists are Calgary Police Service members Cst. Grant Brownell, Cst. Daren Gerlitz, Cst. Alexander Girvin, Cst. Marvin Glaser, Cst. Biagio Iannace, Sgt. Dave Harty, Sgt. Shane MacDonald, Cst. Wayne Mathews and Cst. Andrew Stillinger.
Other members are Sgt. Lyle Shanks of the Lethbridge Police Service and correctional officers Hugh Alexander, Holden Engley and David MacDonald.
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2002 Jerry P. Selinger Award
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Award winners Constable Cam Stewart and Kuldeep Jagdev. Ms. Jagdev was nominated for her volunteer work with Domestic Conflict Unit.
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Constable Cam Stewart of the Service's Cultural Resources Unit was recognized with a Jerry P. Selinger Award, which honours front-line workers who show courage and dedication in their fight against domestic violence.
Constable Stewart diligently works to remove barriers and increase cultural understanding between the Calgary Police Service and the city's immigrant communities. He does this through domestic violence workshops tailored to specific cultures, community programs such as You and the Law, and informational pamphlets on domestic violence.
The Jerry P. Selinger Memorial Fund was established as a tribute to former Chief Crown Prosecutor Jerry Selinger and his dream of a coordinated justice and community program to break the cycle of domestic violence.
Webber Seavey Award for excellence in law enforcement
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Deputy Chief Jim Hornby, left, Detective Bob Reid and Chief Jack Beaton accepted the international Webber Seavey Award recognizing excellence in law enforcement.
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In October 2002, the International Association of Police Chiefs (IAPC) awarded the Webber Seavey Award for excellence in law enforcement to the Calgary Police Service. The international award, the most prestigious granted by the IAPC, was presented to the Service for its development of the Child at Risk Response Team (CARRT) - an initiative to help families end cycles of violence and neglect.
Nearly 150 police services from around the world competed for the award. The Calgary Police Service was one of only three police services to receive this honour.
Video Unit Awards
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Members of the Video Unit collect their awards in Miami. From left, Kathy McCaw who heads the unit, Keith Jaquish, Suzanne Opheim and Ken Juniper.
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The Service's four-member Video Unit has won numerous awards in competition with policing agencies across North America, the United Kingdom, Australia and Sweden. Most recently, the unit was presented with two international awards at a training conference in Miami held by the Law Enforcement/Emergency Services Video Association. The first award recognized the G8 Summit training video, Deadly Presence, about bomb awareness. The other was awarded for forensic video analysis the unit did for a court case that resulted in a guilty plea.
2001 Annual Report Design Award
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The new Calgary Police Service presentation folder was based on the award-winning design of the 2001 Annual Report.
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The Calgary Police Service's 2001 Annual Report received third place in the Annual Report Design Contest sponsored by the International Association of Law Enforcement Planners. The Public Affairs/Media Relations Unit produced the report. The unit has created presentation folders based on the cover design.
Crime Stoppers Awards
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Constable Robin Van Gastel, right, receives second place honours for the Crime Stoppers Web site.
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The Calgary Crime Stoppers Web site received second place honours at an international Crime Stoppers Conference in Ottawa in August 2002. Web sites were judged on design, speed, creativity and currency. The site was created by Constable Robin Van Gastel of the Calgary Police Service.
Also in 2002, Constable Van Gastel received a certificate from the Federal Justice Department for developing a public safety database. Calgary Crime Stoppers received eight top-three placements. The Calgary Crime Stoppers Annual Report, edited in part by former Calgary Police Service Constable Phil Hambrook, placed first in its category.
Immigrants of Distinction Diversity Award
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The Calgary Police Service Cultural Resources Unit won the 2002 Immigrants of Distinction Diversity Award. Clockwise from upper left - Constables Cam Stewart, Shafik Punja, Don Muldoon, Martin Cull, Sergeant Gimalle Crawford, Constables Doug Jones and Sandie Tsuruoka.
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The members of the Cultural Resources Unit received the 2002 Immigrants of Distinction Diversity Award from the Calgary Immigrant Aid Society for their significant contributions toward better serving ethnically diverse communities.
2002 Safe City Award
Constable Gary Gaska received this award from the Calgary Apartment Association in recognition of his work implementing the Crime Free Multi-Housing Program in three housing complexes. While he was a community liaison officer in District 2, Constable Gaska also visited other housing units to offer safety and security recommendations.
The annual award recognizes a police officer who provides crime prevention advice, assistance and leadership to the residential property management industry. Through his work, Constable Gaska helped to create a safer environment for owners, managers and tenants.
2001 Jerry P. Selinger Award
Detective Lynne Cunningham and Sergeant Mona Jorgensen were recognized for their work in breaking the cycle of violence at the first annual Jerry P. Selinger awards Nov. 7, 2001. The awards were presented to the officers by HomeFront, an organization created in 1999 to help prevent and reduce domestic violence.
Detective Cunningham was acknowledged for her efforts with the Domestic Conflict Unit, where she spent four years before being transferred to the Sex Crimes Unit. She has been in law enforcement for 21 years. Sergeant Jorgensen was recognized for her work in the Victim Assistance Unit, where she has been for six years. Her career with the Service has spanned 22 years.
2001 Awards of Excellence - Alberta
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Sergeant Mike Lomore received the 2001 Award of Excellence from the Canadian Police Association.
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Sergeant Mike Lomore received this award from the Canadian Police Association for his heroic actions in saving a man from a burning house. On August 2, 2000, Sergeant Lomore was dispatched to a house fire in southwest Calgary. On arriving, he learned a man was still inside. At risk to himself, he entered the home, found the victim unconscious and pulled him outside. Shortly after, the Calgary Fire Department arrived and extinguished the blaze. Paramedics also arrived and took the victim to hospital where he was treated for smoke inhalation. Because Sergeant Lomore entered a smoke-filled house without regard for his own safety and with no protective equipment, the victim was saved from potentially fatal injuries.
2001 Lifesaving Medal for Merit
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Three of four Calgary Police Service officers awarded the 2001 Lifesaving Medal of Merit attended the awards ceremony. From left to right are Constable Ian Vernon, Sergeant Rob Williams and Constable Steve Vaney. Constable Mark Robson, not shown, was also awarded the medal.
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Awarded by the Lifesaving Society to Sergeant Rob Williams, Constable Steve Vaney, Constable Mark Robson and Constable Ian Vernon for their courageous actions in attempting to rescue an 18-year-old woman from Lake Sundance in August 1999. A civilian, Philip Sommerville, eventually pulled the young woman from the water. She died in hospital about a week later of her injuries but her family was thankful for the chance to spend those last days with her.
2001 YWCA Women of Distinction Award
Calgary Police Service Inspector Debbie Middleton-Hope was honoured in the Business and Labour category for developing innovative ways to address issues of child safety and prostitution while serving as Staff Sergeant of the Vice Unit.
2001 Spirit of Gold Award
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Sergeant Dave Harty with the 2001 Spirit of Gold Award.
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Awarded to Sergeant Dave Harty by the City of Calgary in recognition of his work in developing partnerships with community agencies.
2001 Certificate of Excellence
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Deputy Chief Rick Hanson (left) with School Resource Officers and Youth Education and Intervention Officers who each received a certificate of excellence from the Calgary Catholic School Board.
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Awarded to the Service's School Resource Officers and Youth Education and Intervention Officers by the Calgary Catholic School Board in recognition of their exceptional effort toward positively influencing the lives of students and for significant contributions over the years to enhancing school safety.
2001 Alberta Crime Prevention Award
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Inspector Debbie Middleton-Hope (middle) received the 2001 Alberta Crime Prevention Award from Alberta Solicitor General Heather Forsyth and MLA Harvey Cenaiko, a former Calgary police officer.
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Awarded to Inspector Debbie Middleton-Hope by the Alberta Solicitor General to celebrate excellence in volunteer efforts to build safer, stronger communities. She was recognized for educating parents and children about personal safety through My Mom Says: A Safety Book for Kids.
2001 Racial Harmony Award
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Constable Cam Stewart of the Cultural Resources Unit holding the 2001 Racial Harmony Award.
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Awarded to Constable Cam Stewart by the Baha'i Community of Calgary for his outstanding work removing barriers and increasing cultural understanding between the Calgary Police Service and Calgary's immigrant communities.
2000 Awards
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The award team shown in the home's living room, from left to right: Staff Sergeant Paul McCorquindale, Sergeant Marty Fulkerth, Constable Shalin Kashyap, Avi Amir of Homes By Avi and Constable Gerry Bailey. Seated is Linnie Tse of Designs for Living.
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2000 Mayor's Award for Accessibility
Awarded to a partnership of the Crime Prevention Unit, Linnie Tse and Homes by Avi by Calgary Mayor Al Duerr in recognition of the development and building of the Universal Home for Safe Living. The home incorporates the safety and security features of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and the barrier-free concepts of universal design.
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The award team shown in the home's kitchen, from left to right: Avi Amir, of Homes By Avi, Constable Gerry Bailey, Sergeant Marty Fulkerth, Staff Sergeant Paul McCorquindale and Constable Shalin Kashyap. Seated is Linnie Tse of Designs for Living.
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2000 Best Innovation Award
Awarded to a partnership of the Crime Prevention Unit, Linnie Tse and Homes by Avi by the Alberta Home Builders Association in recognition of the development and building of the Universal Home for Safe Living. The home incorporates the safety and security features of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and the barrier-free concepts of universal design.
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