In 1972, at Orford Township public school, I met OPP Constable Dewar. It was in that moment, that I found my chosen profession.
In 1991, my dream came true, when I was hired by the Hamilton Wentworth Regional Police.
During my 30year career, I had the opportunity to work patrol in all 3 Divisions, Vice & Drugs, Scenes of Crime Officer, Training Officer, member of the original Crowd Management Unit, Vancouver Olympics Integrated Security Team, Detective in two Criminal Investigation Divisions, The Pan-Am Games Security Team, Patrol Sergeant and finishing in Crime Manager’s Office.
Front Row L-R: Jen McFeggan, Marcine Blake, Nancy Goodes-Ritchie
Back Row L-R: Steve Whittaker, Dave Oleniuk, Kim Jacob, Joanne Cain, James Simpson, George Frid, Dave Boich, Tom MacDonald (RIP), Peter Barron, Chaplain Charlie Boorman, Lorne Moore, Gillian Robinson – Recruit Class 1991
During my 30year career, I had the opportunity to work patrol in all 3 Divisions, Vice & Drugs, Scenes of Crime Officer, Training Officer, member of the original Crowd Management Unit, Vancouver Olympics Integrated Security Team, Detective in two Criminal Investigation Divisions, The Pan-Am Games Security Team, Patrol Sergeant and finishing in Crime Manager’s Office.
Larry Penfold – 1996 Scenes of Crime Officers Class (SOCO)
2nd Row L-R: Shane Groombridge, Grace Grigg, Annette Huys, Tracy Rodzoniak, Franca Remelli, Dave Hope
3rd Row L-R: Ken Englebrecht, Steve Wenzowski, Scott Stringer, Dennis Nicol, Jim Elliott, Frank Bogden, Mike Havran, Mike Donaldson
“Jen – Names please”
I am thankful to have met & worked with incredible people, some of whom will be lifelong friends. I won’t miss the stress, the anti-police rhetoric and some of the dark things I’ve seen. However, I will miss the comradery. I’ll miss my choir ‘Sisters in Song’, I’ll miss my squad mates and teammates.
As of today, March 31st, 2021, I am officially retired!
I’m grateful & have eternal gratitude for my parents, my family, my friends.
I will always celebrate & support my ‘Brothers & Sisters in Blue’! Stay safe!