Another feather in the cap of Chatham-Kent’s chief of police.
During an investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa last week, Chief Gary Conn was elevated from Member to Officer within the Order of Merit of the Police Forces.
The order is administered by the Governor in Council, on behalf of the Canadian Monarch, and was created to recognize a commitment to this country and to honour a career of exceptional service or distinctive merit displayed by officers or civilians of Canadian Police Services.
Conn was originally inducted as a Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces in 2018. Officials say the promotion to Officer honours his leadership, volunteerism, and fostering of relationships between the police force and the community at both the municipal and provincial level.
“I am incredibly humbled to be the recipient of this award and to attend yesterday’s ceremony with many of my distinguished colleagues from across Canada who all share the same commitment and passion for community safety and well-being,” Conn said in a news release. “I am further honoured to continue to work with the dedicated members and Board of the Chatham-Kent Police Service whose selfless service to others, have made this day possible.”
