This year, 70 sheriffs received the 20-year medal, 28 received a 30-year bar, and one received a 40-year bar. Officers can be awarded a bar for every subsequent 10 years of service. The POESM marks 20, 30 or 40 years of service. can access the justice services they need safely.” “These sheriffs have been going above and beyond the call of duty for many years to help make sure people in communities across B.C. “When people attend court, they are often under a lot of stress and the last thing they need to be concerned about is safety,” said Sharma. In addition to the medals, three commendations and one award of distinction were handed out. This was the first in-person ceremony in five years. Niki Sharma, Attorney General, recognized the recipients at an awards ceremony held April 29, 2023, in Coquitlam. The Peace Officer Exemplary Service Medal (POESM) recognizes peace officers who have more than 20 years of outstanding service in protecting the safety and security of the Canadian public. sheriffs received the most prestigious national decoration for their profession this past weekend.
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