Virden RCMP Sgt. Ed Riglin was one of 16 police officers who received an Excellence in Law Enforcement Award from the Manitoba government last week.
The awards were presented at a Nov. 16 event put on by the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police.
Justice Minister Heather Stefanson said, “It is truly an honour to recognize these officers. They have demonstrated excellence that goes above and beyond what’s expected in the line of duty.”
Scott Kolody, president of the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police, said, “I congratulate the recipients for their hard work, their dedication and for their commitment to the communities they so proudly serve.”
The Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards were established by the provincial government to recognize extraordinary efforts by police officers in Manitoba.
Award recipients are selected by a committee representing the Brandon Police Service, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Winnipeg Police Service and Manitoba Justice.
More than 130 police officers have received the award since it was created.
Sgt. Riglin was not available for comment.
