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Police Services Board Commendation
Four Peterborough Police Service officers were recognized at a Police Services Board meeting on Tuesday night in connection with an incident at a car dealership in Peterborough in August 2023.
The officers were recognized for their bravery and commitment to public safety in the situation which involved an armed standoff with the suspect who held an employee at the business at gunpoint. The officers also administered first aid to the suspect after he drank a substance and collapsed, the man was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre but died. No one else was injured in the incident.
If it were not for the brave actions of the officers involved (PC Mitchell Northey, PC Josh Gibbs, PC Nick Gannon and Sergeant Mike Self) placing their own lives in direct danger to save the lives of others, it is possible that this incident could have ended more tragic. The actions of these officers were heroic and that is why the awards committee and the Chief recommended that they all be recognized with a Board commendation.
Thank you for your service.
(l-r) Board Chair Mary ten Doeschate, Sgt. Mike Self, PC Josh Gibbs, PC Nick Gannon, PC Mitchell Northey, Chief Betts
Romance Scams
Unfortunately, love often has nothing to do with it. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre every year around Valentine's Day, fraudsters are on the lookout for unsuspecting victims.
The Anti-Fraud Centre encourages people to watch out for these warning signs:
- Profiles that seem too perfect,
- Someone you haven’t met in person professes their love to you,
- A suspect that tries to move communication to a more private or different method of communication (email, text, social media platform, etc.),
- Any attempts to meet in person get cancelled or there’s always an excuse to not meet-up,
- A person who discourages you from talking about them to friends and family,
- A suspect acting distressed or angry to force you into sending more money,
- Poorly written messages or messages addressed to the wrong name,
- An individual who “introduces” you to their family on social media to legitimize the relationship, or
- Unsolicited text messages from phone numbers you don’t recognize.
- Get rich quick investment opportunities.
- Be wary of individuals met on dating sites or social media who attempt to educate and convince you to invest into crypto currency.
Learn more about protecting yourself: https://peterboroughpolice.com/fraud
Sandra Dueck
Corporate Communications Coordinator
Peterborough Police Service
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217
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