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The Jan. 2012 edition of the Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Ribbon Society newsletter is now available as a PDF. To receive the Society’s quarterly newsletter by email, see Subscribe to Society News.

On September 10, 2011 the newest ‘Friend of the Society’ Constable Deepak Prasad of the Nova Scotia RCMP will be presenting a cheque to the Sergeant Mark Gallagher Vocational School Campaign at a fundraiser in Halifax. Sgt. Gallagher died during the earthquake in 2010 while on a secondment with the United Nations in Haiti.

On October 8, 2011 the Police and Peace Officers’ Memorial Ribbon Society, in partnership with the University of Calgary, will be awarding the first Memorial Ribbon Scholarship to Kevin Minguy in Vernon, British Columbia. Kevin in the eldest son of Constable Jean (Joseph) Minguy who died in Vernon in 2005. The University of Calgary will be be awarding tuition while the Society will be awarding the funding for any books required.

The BC Police and Peace Officers Memorial will take place this year on September 25 at the Cloverdale Millennium Amphitheatre at the corner of 176 St. and 64 Ave. View a map of the location (PDF).

• Date: September 25, 2011
• Time of Service: 1300 hours
• Muster: 1220 hours, on 62A Ave. near the wooden arch (coffee and donuts, Porta-Potties available)
• Step Off: 1240 hours
• Marching: out 62A Ave. on to 176 St. to the corner of 64 Ave. then march down to the Amphitheatre
• Parking: lots of parking in the lot behind the Agriplex, within walking distance of all points required for the Ceremony; entrance is easiest off of 64th Ave.
• Dress: dress uniforms, duty uniforms with stripped duty belts, court attire (if you are on duty then duty uniform is appropriate)
• Change Rooms: second floor of the Recreation Centre
• Reception: to follow and includes finger food and beverages (non-alcoholic)

Don’t forget to wear your Memorial Ribbon (available at the PSC).

The Police & Peace Officers’ Memorial Ribbon Society has received a letter of support from Canada’s Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, to coincide with the Society’s announcement of the creation of a Memorial Ribbon scholarship fund to benefit the children of Canadian police and peace officers killed in the line of duty. View a copy of the letter (PDF).

Executives of the Police & Peace Officers’ Memorial Ribbon Society are in Ottawa today to formally announce the creation of a Memorial Ribbon scholarship fund to benefit the children of Canadian police and peace officers killed in the line of duty. The Prime Minister and Members of Parliament, Senetors, and other special guests will be attending the announcement, to be made by C. Scott M. Shepherd, the Chair of the Society’s Scholarship Advisory Council.

The Vancouver Police officer who founded the blue-over-black ribbon campaign that shows respect for officers killed on duty will launch a national campaign next week providing post-secondary education for the children of slain officers. Read Full Article

On December 30, 2010, the Police & Peace Officers’ Memorial Ribbon Society launched a new, more modern website, making it easier for people to honour Canada’s fallen officers. The website incorporates a Facebook page and YouTube channel, allowing people to leave their personal words for the family and friends of officers killed in the line of duty. Individuals wishing to show their support and honour the sacrifice of these officers can also make a donation online to the Ribbon Society, or purchase the distinctive black and blue ribbon and other related products through the Society’s online shop.

On Thursday February 3, 2011, the Police & Peace Officers’ Memorial Ribbon Society, a registered Canadian charity focused on remembering Canadian police and peace officers killed in the line of duty, will be formally announcing the creation of a Memorial Ribbon scholarship fund to benefit the children of Canada’s fallen heroes. Members of the Society’s Board will be attending the Centre Block of Parliament Hill in Ottawa from approximately 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST to make the announcement. The Prime Minister will be in attendance along with Members of Parliament, Senetors, and other special guests. The announcement will be made formally by C. Scott M. Shepherd, the Chair of the Society’s Scholarship Advisory Council.