(ST. JOHN’S, NL) March 20, 2018 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is recognizing nine of its members with the issuing of the Police Exemplary Service Bars.  These awards will be presented to six officers for 30 years of exemplary service and three officers for 40 years.

The Police Exemplary Service Awards will be presented by His Honour, The Honourable Frank F. Fagan, Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador and Chief of Police Joseph Boland.

The presentation will commence today at Government House at 2:00 PM. A reception for invited guests will follow the presentations.

Police Officers across Canada receive the Police Exemplary Service Medal in recognition of 20 years of meritorious service and Police Exemplary Service Bars in recognition of 30 and 40 years of meritorious service.  The RNC would like to congratulate these members on receiving this award.

Members of the media are invited to  attend this ceremony at 2:00pm.

40 Year Exemplary Service – 2nd Bar

A/Inspector Joseph J. W. Gullage

Sergeant Gregory H. Poole

Constable Kenneth J. Fitzpatrick

30 Year Exemplary Service – 1st Bar

Sergeant Bradley S. Saint

Sergeant Hubert W. Hall

Sergeant Kenneth P. Jackson

Sergeant Gregory A. Hobbs

Sergeant Roger J. Devereaux

Constable Georgina G. Short

 

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