Acknowledging Award Winning Police Officers in Newfoundland and Labrador

December 2, 2024

The follow statement was read in the House of Assembly today by the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Justice and Public Safety:

Speaker, I rise to celebrate five police officers who were honoured recently at the Atlantic Women in Law Enforcement conference and by MADD Canada.

RCMP Sgt. Cara Streeter was named the 2024 Atlantic Women in Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Based at the Happy Valley-Goose Bay detachment, Sgt. Streeter has played a role in changing lives in the community by fostering positive police relations with youth and Indigenous communities.

Speaker, RCMP Sgt. Elizabeth Lodge was acknowledged for her positive impact on communities she serves with the Mentoring and Coaching Award. A member of the serious organized crime unit, Sgt. Lodge is currently mentoring law enforcement in the Kingdom of Jordan.

RNC Constables Deirdre Halliday and Evan Bennett received the Team Endeavors Award for their immediate action and bravery that resulted in a youth’s life being saved

I also acknowledge Constable Caleb Pellerin of the Deer Lake RCMP detachment, a traffic investigator who was named MADD Canada’s 2024 police officer of the year.

Speaker, our province is served by two outstanding police agencies.

While I have this moment, I want to officially welcome Assistant Commissioner Pat Cahill as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s new Commanding Officer for Newfoundland and Labrador. I thank outgoing Assistant Commissioner Jennifer Ebert and wish her much success on her new path.

Speaker, I ask all Honourable members to join me in recognizing Sergeants Streeter and Lodge, Constable Pellerin and Constables Halliday and Bennet on their awards and for their efforts in keeping our province a safe place to live, work and raise a family

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