Police officers and civilian personnel work hard every day to earn the public’s trust and confidence. Without this, we cannot serve our community effectively.
In an effort to highlight the good work our members do on and off duty, we’ve launched a new series called ‘WE Are YOU’. This series will share personal stories that are both inspiring and humbling. We hope that this initiative reinforces the fact that behind the uniform, we are just like you.
Although I grew up in St. Thomas, I frequently visited Chatham-Kent. My grandparents lived in Wallaceburg and together we would make regular trips to Rondeau to participate in outdoor activities such as windsurfing, camping and biking trails. This is how Chatham-Kent quickly became my home away from home. I moved to Chatham-Kent in 2016 and…
DetailsCompetitive soccer has been a huge part of my life growing up. It awarded me an opportunity to play at a NCAA Division 1 school. Being a college athlete came with its challenges but it allowed me to experience many valuable life lessons in my 4 years in the United States. Being a part of a…
DetailsI knew from a young age that I wanted to become a Police Officer, and now that I’m here, I couldn’t see myself doing anything else. I’m currently assigned to the Traffic Management Unit, where I investigate serious collisions, as well as occasionally remind members of our community how fast they were driving. Music has…
DetailsI am originally from St. Thomas but have family ties to Chatham-Kent. I knew from a young age that I wanted to be a police officer. I believe growing up training in martial arts is what gave me the confidence, determination and physical ability to pursue policing. I am a master/4th degree black belt in…
DetailsPlaying for the Kent Havoc Rugby Football Club over the years has taught me a great deal about teamwork, pride, humility, discipline and culture. When I first stepped foot onto the pitch, I soon discovered I was getting into the toughest, fastest paced, scariest but most freeing sport in the world. Being a rugby player…
DetailsOver the years, I’ve learned many lessons in life, on and off duty. Compassion and empathy immediately come to mind and I’ll share with you why. I was never more humbled than when I walked into Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto in April of 2001, praying that they could save my daughter’s life. Bailey was…
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