An active officer and retired member of the Belleville Police Service received the Order of Merit of the Police Forces from Governer General Mary Simon this week.
The Order recognizes long-time service to the community that goes above and beyond the call of duty.
Deputy Chief Chris Barry was invested as the Officer of the Order at a ceremony.
That distinction recognizes outstanding meritorious service in duties of responsibility over an extended period, usually at the regional or provincial level.
At the same ceremony, Nadine Langlois, a retired member of the Belleville Police Service and a Human Resources and Financial Administrator, was invested as a Member of the Order.
That distinction recognizes exceptional service or performance of duty over an extended period.
Less than one percent of police officers in Canada receive the award.
Order of Merit of the Police Forces presented to Belleville Police Deputy Chief Chris Barry and retired member of BPS Nadine Langlois. (Photo: Belleville Police Service)
