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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Two Local Police Officers To Be Honoured In Ottawa

Governor General David Johnston making two Greater Saint John police officers Members of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces this morning.

Staff Sargeant Steve Patterson of the Saint John Police Service and Rothesay Regional Police chief Stephen McIntyre both receiving the honour in a Rideau Hall ceremony this morning.

Patterson is retiring from the force in September after 40 years on the job. This ceremony will mark the 10th anniversary of the creation of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. 7 police officers and 36 members will be invested in the Order.