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By Nathan Jordan

RCMP Awards

BC North District RCMP Holds First Long Service Awards Ceremony Since COVID-19 Pandemic

Oct 13, 2022 | 4:41 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – The North District RCMP held their first Long Service and Commanding Officer Commendation Awards ceremony since the COVID-19 shutdown on Thursday morning. Officers representing the Northern detachments of British Columbia were honored for their bravery and long time dedication to the job with pins and medals, recognizing upwards of 20 years of tireless service, and exceptional conduct in the line of duty.

North District Commanding Officer, Chief Superintendent Warren Brown, called it an honor to be able to recognize the efforts of the officers in attendance, commending them for their tenacity in meeting the challenges of our northern enviroment head-on

“The men and women of the North District are faced with significant challenges each and every day, including resource challenges. They continue to perform very well, and unfortunately that doesn’t get acknowledged all the time, and this is very important to us to be able to recognize the good work that our folks do” – Chief Superintendent Warren Brown

Among those honored for bravery was Constable Lorne Smith, who received the Commanding Officer’s Commendation and Insignia, for his part in successfully talking down a suicidal bush-plane pilot over Quensel this past year. Constable Smith credits the quality training he received from the RCMP for allowing him to act quickly and effectively to help a member of the public in need, even as that person was flying 3000ft overhead, and speaking through tears on a cellphone.

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All the officers in attendance held one sentiment in common, they credit what they have accomplished to the silence sacrifice and unwavering support of their friends and family along the way.