FREDERICTON (GNB) – Individuals and organizations from across the province received certificates and awards for their efforts in support of crime prevention initiatives at the annual luncheon hosted by the Crime Prevention Association of New Brunswick.

“We appreciate each of the 2019 recipients for their tireless efforts to prevent and reduce crime in our communities,” said Public Safety Minister Carl Urquhart. “We are working together for a safe, secure New Brunswick.”

The following received Department of Public Safety Certificates of Recognition:

  • Allan Macgregor and Steven George of the Rothesay Canadian Tire;
  • Changing Directions case managers Nathalie Belliveau and Judy Young (Moncton Probation Office), and Nadia Sisk and Myriam Lachapelle (Miramichi Probation Office);
  • Hana Coughlan;
  • Dean Roberts of Millennium Cycle;
  • Sgt. David Hartley-Brown, Cst. Don Metcalfe, Cst. Duane Squires, Cst. Cory Jamieson of the Saint John Police Force and partners of Saint John Crime Reduction Team:

    • Megan Donovan;

    • Steve Butler, Doaa Higazy, Mohamed Bagha, Jennifer Carhart

    • Mary LeSage, Samantha Wentzell, Heather Chase, Randy Hatfield and Kent Ross;

    • Joyce Nickerson on behalf of MADD Saint John
       
  • Shara Munn, Crown prosecutor, Saint John;
  • Cst. Shawn Toner, Kennebacasis Regional Police Force.

Two other awards were presented at the luncheon:

  • Hall of Fame award to Sgt. Robert Bruce of the Miramichi Police Force;
  • Business Excellence award to Dipu Rahman, Steve Kelley and Bruce Macmillan of the Rothesay Atlantic Superstore (as one award).

Nominations for awards and certificates are accepted in September of each year. More information is available online.