Some of Barrie’s finest gathered Thursday night to honour their own at the Barrie Police Service awards.
But it wasn’t just police being honoured; awards were handed out to civilians who stepped up to save the lives of others.
One awarded handed out included a service and merit award for Constable Kevin Beirnes and his dog Bullet. They were honoured for tracking suspects in a break and enter for eight kilometres. An honour made even more special as Constable Beirnes and Bullet are both retiring.
“It’s a proud moment, I had a great career for 33 years and had great K9 career so this will stay close to my heart for a long time,” said Constable Beirnes.
Constable Beirnes helped bring the K9 Unit to Barrie and says he’s looking forward to retiring at the end of the month. Meantime, Bullet has been promised a lifetime supply of chew toys as a retirement gift from the Barrie Police Service.
The following is a list of Barrie Police Service members who were recognized:
30 Year Exemplary Service Bar:
- Deputy Chief Bruce Carlson
- Staff Sergeant John Anglin
Civilian Service Pin:
- Shirley Hrynyk 30 years
- Kim Burt 25 years
- Joanne Dorion 25 years
- Kate Loughead 25 years
Barrie Police Service Lifesaving Award
- Constable William Pelan - In recognition of your selfless lifesaving act on July 16, 2013
- Constable Matt Mulhall - In recognition of your selfless lifesaving act on July 16, 2013
- Constable Audrey Gastmeier - In recognition of your selfless lifesaving act on July 6, 2013
- Constable Richard Wentzell - In recognition of your selfless lifesaving act on July 6, 2013
- Constable Renee Caron - In recognition of your selfless lifesaving act on March 30, 2013
- Constable Blake Pyatt - In recognition of your selfless lifesaving act on March 30, 2013
- Constable Bruce Gardiner - In recognition of your selfless lifesaving act on October 31, 2013
- Constable Jamie Westcott - In recognition of your lifesaving act on February 13, 2014
- Scott Pleavin - In recognition of your selfless lifesaving act on June 24, 2013
- Jordan Esteves- In recognition of your providing lifesaving assistance on April 3, 2013
- Stephanie Henry - In recognition of your providing lifesaving assistance on April 3, 2013
- Robert Wiggins - In recognition of your providing lifesaving assistance on April 3, 2013
- Courtney Belanger - In recognition of your providing lifesaving assistance on December 6, 2013
- William Murphy - In recognition of your providing lifesaving assistance on December 6, 2013
- Logan Laine - In recognition of your providing lifesaving assistance on December 6, 2013
- Mark Anglin - In recognition of your providing lifesaving assistance on December 6, 2013
- Nick Dennis - In recognition of your providing lifesaving assistance on December 6, 2013
- Luke Pilon - In recognition of your providing lifesaving assistance on December 6, 2013
- Justin Adamich - In recognition of your providing lifesaving assistance on December 6, 2013
- Brad Lista - In recognition of your providing lifesaving assistance on December 6, 2013
- Adam Finch - In recognition of your providing lifesaving assistance on December 6, 2013
- Victoria Moffat - In recognition of your providing lifesaving assistance on December 6, 2013
Barrie Police Service Chief of Police Award:
- Constable Greg Schaus - In recognition of your dedication and perseverance July 21, 2013 when you assisted with a medical emergency at Horseshoe Valley Ski Resort
- Melanie Pye - In recognition of your assistance with a medical emergency at Horseshoe Valley Ski Resort on July 21, 2013
- Constable Kevin Beirnes - In recognition of your dedication and perseverance on January 18, 2014 when your and your canine partner “Bullet” brought a long and arduous track to a successful conclusion
- Bullet - In recognition of your dedication and perseverance on January 18, 2014 when you and your handler, Constable Kevin Beirnes, brought a long and arduous track to a successful conclusion
- Constable Jamie Zohr - In recognition of your dedication and perseverance on January 18, 2014 when you assisted in bringing a long and arduous canine track to a successful conclusion
- Constable David Edgar - In recognition of your dedication and perseverance on January 18, 2014 when you assisted in bringing a long and arduous canine track to a successful conclusion
- Constable Jonathan Watt - In recognition of your dedication and perseverance on January 18, 2014 when you assisted in bringing a long and arduous canine track to a successful conclusion
- Constable Patrick Morrow - In recognition of your dedication and perseverance on January 18, 2014 when you assisted in bringing a long and arduous canine track to a successful conclusion
- Tammy Bullock - In recognition of your contribution to the Barrie Police Service for the hours you have dedicated in your presentations on dealing with victims of crime
Barrie Police Service Award of Merit:
- Terry Hoffman - In recognition of the service and expertise you provided to the Barrie Police Service with the CCTV Camera Project.
- Wayne Cameron - In recognition of your continuous and professional representation of the Barrie Police Service through your volunteer time with the Citizens On Patrol Program
- Peter Eddy - In recognition of your continuous and professional representation of the Barrie Police Service through your volunteer time with the Citizens On Patrol Program
Barrie Police Service Citizen Agency Award:
- Brentwood Marine - In appreciation for your assistance to the Barrie Police Service Marine Unit
- Rock 95/Kool FM - In recognition of your support of the Barrie Police Service through the “Walking The Beat” Show and Important information disseminated on “twitter”
