Media Advisory - Toronto Police of the Year to be Announced June 3

TORONTO, May 31 /CNW/ - On Thursday, June 3, the Toronto Board of Trade will host the 43rd Annual Police Officer of the Year Award ceremony.

These awards honour the officers of the Toronto Police Service who have demonstrated exceptional skill, bravery, compassion and a deep commitment to making Toronto one of the safest cities in the world.

The Board of Trade is also proud to present the inaugural TPS Business Excellence Award recognizing civilian members of the Toronto Police Service who have made significant contributions to the Police Service and City of Toronto.

This year's Master of Ceremonies is Catherine McDonald, Crime Specialist, Global News.

    
    What:   2009 Police Officer of the Year Award and TPS Business Excellence
            Award ceremony

    When:   Thursday, June 3, 2010
            6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. reception
            8:00 p.m. remarks
            8:25 p.m. awards presentation

    Who:    Chief of Police William Blair
            Alok Mukherjee, Chair, Toronto Police Services Board
            Command Officers of the Toronto Police Service
            Winners of the 2009 Police Officer of the Month Awards

    Where:  Toronto Board of Trade - Downtown Centre, 4th floor
            1 First Canadian Place (use 77 Adelaide St. W. entrance)
    

Please note that Detective Raymond Wolf, Police Officer of the Month for February, cannot be photographed or interviewed for security reasons.

Event is open to all accredited media. Please arrive by 7:45 p.m. for check-in and set-up.

For further information: Christina Salvino, Toronto Board of Trade, [phone], [email protected]; Debbie Chase, Toronto Police Service, [phone], [email protected]