Heroes Beyond the Badge

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OnStar and OACP honour First Responders

The Heroes Beyond the Badge award is given to exceptional public safety professionals. Each month, an individual is honoured for their dedication to our community, outstanding acts of valour and extraordinary service. We honour all First Responders and salute those who go above and beyond the call of duty. 
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Meet our latest Hero Beyond the Badge

We recognize your exceptional service and thank you for all you do to help keep our communities safer and more secure

Constables Kathleen Petersen, Melinda Mantle, Claudia Bedarczyk and Jessie Oldfield

The Young Women's Empowerment Workshop is a community-driven initiative led by Toronto Police officers and partners from Malvern and Scarborough to promote self-worth, empowerment and advocacy among young women. It was co-developed with the Community Crisis Response Program and local stakeholders and unites a wide range of community partners to support the cause. The program is led by Constables Kathleen Petersen, Melinda Mantle, Claudia Bednarczyk and Jessie Oldfield, who host workshops for young women in grades 7–12. These workshops address key themes that include personal safety, mental and physical health, leadership, and more. The constables collaborative approach creates a safe, inclusive space for young women to learn, share and grow while enriching the local community.
Constables Kathleen Petersen, Melinda Mantle, Claudia Bedarczyk and Jessie Oldfield.

Detective Constable Robert Glanfield, April ’25 Winner
Detective Constable Robert Glanfield

Constable Sue Solman, November ’24 Winner 
Provincial Constable Sue Solman

Provincial Constable Keith Lindley, September ’24 Winner
A police dog running Provincial Constable Keith Lindley

Sergeant Michael Palermo & Police Dog Luke, Greater Toronto Area, April ’24 Winners
Police dog with harness on

Detective Constable Jonathan Chow, Greater Toronto Area, January ’24 Winner
A smiling Detective Constable Jonath Chow

Cherri Greeno, Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS), October ‘23 Winner
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Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT), March ’23 Winners
Recipients of the Hero Beyond the Badge award standing outside a vehicle.

Detective Constable Cristobal Brea, November ’22 Winner
A smiling detective constable Cristobal Brea.

Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit, October ’22 Winner
Logo of the Halton Regional Police Unit.

Constable Darrell Rivers, August ’22 Winner
A smiling constable Darrell Rivers standing near trees.

Constable Nolan Di Diomete, May ’22 Winner
A smiling constable Nolan Di Diomete standing near a picture frame.

Dr. Dalit Weinberg and Dr. Kyle Handley, April ’22 Winners
A smiling Dr. Dalit Weinberg and Dr. Kyle Handley.

Constables Farzad Ghotbi and Mustafa Popalzai, March ’22 Winners
Constable Farzad Ghotb and Constable Mustafa Popalzai of the Toronto Police Service.

911 Communications Supervisor Megan Petzel, February ’22 Winner
A smiling 911 Communications Supervisor Megan Petzel of the Thunder Bay Police Service.

Sergeant Karen Hunte, January ’22 Winner 
Sergeant Karen Hunte of the Toronto Police Service beside a young child holding a teddy bear.

Staff Sergeant Kim Manuel, December ’21 Winner
A smiling Staff Sergeant Kim Manuel of St. Thomas Police Service.

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