Chatham-Kent Police Service Chief Gary Conn has earned a promotion for a prestigious award he has previously received.
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Conn, a 29-year veteran police officer, was elevated from Member to Officer within the Order of Merit of the Police Forces by Governor General of Canada Mary Simon during an Investiture Ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on Thursday.
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Serving as police chief in Chatham-Kent for the past nine years, Conn was originally inducted as a Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces in 2018.
Through his achievements in the field of policing, leadership, professionalism, volunteerism, and his ability to foster relationships between police services and the community at both the municipal and provincial levels have warranted this elevation, stated a media release.
“I am incredibly humbled to be the recipient of this award and to attend (Thursday’s) ceremony with many of my distinguished colleagues from across Canada who all share the same commitment and passion for community safety and well-being,” Conn said in the release .
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“I am further honored to continue to work with the dedicated members and board of the Chatham-Kent Police Service whose selfless service to others, have made this day possible,” he added.
Created in October 2000, the order is administered by the Governor in Council, on behalf of the Canadian Monarch, stated a media release. It was created to recognize a commitment to this country and to honor a career of exceptional service or distinctive merit displayed by officers or civilians of Canadian Police Services. It is honor based on the highest qualities of citizenship, service to Canada, to the police community and to humanity at large.
Appointment to the order recognizes conspicuous merit and exceptional service, the level of which is reflected by the organization’s three hierarchical grades, the release said. These ranks range from Members, Officers and Commanders of the Order who bring distinction to policing and support the concept of police cooperation in public service, the release added. These three levels of membership reflect long term outstanding service with varying degrees of responsibility.
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