L-R: A/Staff Sgt. Sylvain Sabourin, Aux. Sgt. Paul Leeson, retired Aux. Sgt Derek Smith, and Aux. Staff Sgt. Antaire Lubitz. (Photo courtesy of Upper Ottawa Valley OPP)
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UOV OPP awards two auxiliary sergeants for dedicated service

Julia DeJong
By Julia DeJong

Upper Ottawa Valley OPP recently recognized two auxiliary officers with service awards.

Auxiliary Sgt. Paul Leeson was awarded the “Kruger Family Award” for excellence in auxiliary policing.

Recently-retired Aux. Sgt. Derek Smith was awarded a 20-year service award for his longtime service and dedication.

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Auxiliary officers are civilian volunteers who assist regular OPP officers with tasks like patrols, community events and ceremonial duties.

OPP auxiliary members go through various assessments and an orientation course to prepare them for the job.

Julia DeJong
Julia DeJong
Julia is a graduate of Carleton University with a combined honours degree in journalism and humanities. She has published work with Carleton’s independent newspaper, The Charlatan, and completed internships with Blackburn Media and CBC Ottawa. Originally from Huron County, Ont., Julia now lives in Bancroft.

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