Const. Patricia Dymon - Peel Regional Police

On Monday, January 14, 2002 in the evening Peel Regional Police received a 911 call regarding a shooting that had taken place in Brampton. This officer heard the call and the description of the suspects and realizing she was just moments away responded to the area. En route she noticed two individuals who fit the description of the suspects. When she stopped to investigate both took off on foot. The officer calmly alerted the dispatcher that she was now in foot pursuit and gave chase. Without hesitation and in the darkness of the night the officer chased the two suspects through backyards and over fences in a residential neighbourhood unknown to her. As she closed in on the suspects she un-holstered her service pistol, and ordered the men to the ground. She then gained control, handcuffing and searching the suspects. The search revealed a loaded shotgun in the pant leg of one of the suspects.

L to R: Deputy Chief Steve Reesor, Toronto Police Service, Constable Patricia Dymon, Peel Regional Police Service

This arrest would stand on its own as meritorious and worthy of consideration BUT what makes it stand apart is that the officer was a recruit constable who had only been on the road on her own for seventeen days. While extraordinarily athletic and extremely fit, the officer stands only 5'2" and weighs a mere 110 lbs. With very little experience this officer's alertness, poise and bravery removed two armed and dangerous offenders from our streets. Additionally her notes and written statements were impressive in the accuracy and detail of the incident. For this act of personal bravery and courage Police Constable Patricia Dymon of the Peel Regional Police is presented with the Award of Valour.