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Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and General Motors OnStar Canada Honour Ontario Provincial Police Constable Keith Lindley With The Heroes Beyond the Badge Award
For Immediate Release: September 12, 2024
(Orillia, ON) – The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) and General Motors OnStar Canada are pleased to announce that Ontario Provincial Police Constable Keith Lindley has been awarded the Heroes Beyond the Badge award in recognition of his exceptional service and dedication to keeping community members safe.
The Heroes Beyond the Badge Program honours an individual or team in a police service whose contributions to policing excellence deserves to be known and appreciated. Individuals and/or teams are recognized for the things beyond “operational” duties that police officers and personnel do to support their colleagues and communities.
In June, a citizen was involved in a single vehicle motor vehicle collision on an Ontario highway. The individual was able to move over, but not to the right (safe) shoulder, as the road was impacted by large puddles. A family member arrived to assist the individual and was in the vehicle contacting roadside assistance when PC Lindley, who was off duty at the time, pulled up behind them with flashing lights. He checked on their safety and assisted with informing roadside assistance of the dangerous situation.
When informed that roadside assistance would take some time to arrive, PC Lindley volunteered to wait with them until assistance arrived, even though he was already off-duty. During this time, PC Lindley kept his flashing lights on to indicate to other drivers that there was an issue. When it was time to clear the scene, he assisted with clearing the way with his vehicle to allow the other vehicle to merge into the lane on the busy highway.
PC Lindley stayed with the family until an on-duty OPP officer arrived to take over the scene, assisted with towing the vehicle, and providing direction on where to go to report the incident. Despite being off-duty and having his personal time interrupted, PC Lindley indicated that his main concern was the safety of the family and getting them to a safe location.
This is the true essence of the Heroes Beyond the Badge program, as demonstrated by an off-duty officers’ commitment to public safety. The OACP and General Motors OnStar Canada are proud to honour Provincial Constable Keith Lindley as a true hero beyond the badge!
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“So many police professionals in Ontario work tirelessly every day to ensure the health and safety of members of our communities. PC Lindley’s actions are an example of everyday dedication and duty to others that is a hallmark of policing in our province.”
Deputy Chief Roger Wilkie
President, Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police
“PC Lindley exemplifies the OPP’s core values and mission by demonstrating his commitment to protecting our citizens and preserving public safety. His continued dedication both on and off-duty reflect high standards of service that we strive to uphold each day. I am proud of PC Lindley as well as all of our members whose dedication to the safety and well-being of the communities we serve across the province remains unwavering.”
Commissioner Thomas Carrique
Ontario Provincial Police
“OnStar has worked with First Responders for more than 20 years to help keep our communities safe, whether it’s a crash, a vehicle theft, or a crisis situation, including locating missing persons, OnStar is proud to work with public safety professionals. Together, we help save lives and make a difference in the communities they protect and serve. We celebrate all their efforts, and what they sacrifice to keep us safe every day.
Congratulations to PC Lindley for answering the call off duty, while off duty, to assist a member of the community, ensuring their safety after an accident on a busy highway. PC Lindley’s kindness and dedication to serve and protect citizens is a true example of a Hero Beyond the Badge.”
Charlene Poranganel
General Motors Public Safety Engagement Lead
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