To all active and retired LEO's and citizens who care, here's another example of beaurocratic nonsense. Const. Chris Garrett was a Cobourg (Ont.) police officer who bled to death after being stabbed in the femoral artery by a criminal he was chasing on foot. An application to have him postumously awarded the Canadian Police Medal of Valour was rejected by the Governor General’s office because it was past the two year time limit. The reason it was beyond the time limit was that his department could not submit his name until after his killer’s trial was completed due to legal restrictions. Once the killer was convicted the nomination was put forward.
If you feel inclined to, you can go to an online petition link (below) and support the waiving of the two year time limit. It is officially directed to Canadians, but anyone can sign their support. The petition was initiated by Dan Jorgensen, Chief of Police, Coburg.
Petition Link ….. http://www.PetitionOnline.com/05142004/
2007-11-21 11:14:27 · 4 answers · asked by Penguin_Bob 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
The delay in the trial of the killer must not be included in the two year time limit in order that the posthumous award must be given to Const. Chris Garrett.
2007-11-21 11:21:54 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't technically sign because I'm not Canadian.
The Governor General needs to give the medal, the man's family deserves at least that much.
2007-11-21 11:23:07 · answer #2 · answered by teresa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I guess I can do that. Because I think he probably had a family and it would help with their grief.
Edit: I am not Canadian, so I can't sign.
2007-11-21 11:19:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wish I could sign, but I'm not Canadian...
He deserves his medal!!!
2007-11-21 16:08:08 · answer #4 · answered by Bella 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋