One Kelowna RCMP officer has been recognized for his “dedicated and exemplary” service.
David Jones, the supervisor at the detachment’s cellblock, has received the Commissionaires Distinguished Service Medal (CDSM).
The medal is a national recognition for distinguished service above and beyond the performance of duty.
Chris Mitchell, the Commissionaires BC CEO, flew into Kelowna to personally award the medal to Jones, who has been with the detachment since 2011.
“David is an incredible member of our team,” says Supt. Kara Triance.
“The medal is more than deserving as each and every day David goes above and beyond. The work that David and his team do within the Kelowna Regional Detachment is extremely important and I’m very happy that he has been recognized with this national honour.”
The medal has been around since 1989 but less than 30 medals have been granted due to the qualifications.
The recipient must be nominated by the relevant Commissionaires Divison or initiated by the National Honours and Awards Committee.
Mitchell nominated Jones based on recommendations from colleagues and BC’s honours committee.
“I was immensely proud of the formal recognition David received on Friday,” said Torry White, police services branch manager.
“I’m glad that his CEO was on the ground to witness David’s hard work, professionalism and expertise. His noted work, and the work of all Commissionaires, is vital to ensuring our police services objectives can be accomplished.”
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