Heroes Beyond the Badge

OnStar and OACP honour First Responders

The Heroes Beyond the Badge award is given to exceptional public safety professionals. Each month, an individual is honoured for their dedication to our community, outstanding acts of valour and extraordinary service. We honour all First Responders and salute those who go above and beyond the call of duty. 

Meet our latest Hero Beyond the Badge

We recognize your exceptional service and thank you for all you do to help keep our communities safer and more secure

Constable Logan Lewis

As proud band member of Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg (also known as Pic Mobert First Nation), Constable Logan Lewis understands that effective community safety goes beyond enforcement. Since joining the Anishinabek Police Service in February of 2024, Constable Lewis quickly distinguished himself through dedication, professionalism and compassion. He has worked to build trust and address the unique needs of his community, helping to ensure policing is not just about responding to incidents, but also about being an active, supportive part of daily life. He has demonstrated remarkable courage in critical situations, stepping up without hesitation to help those in need, consistently prioritizing the safety and well-being of community members. His leadership serves as a strong example for First Nation policing.

Constables Kathleen Petersen, Melinda Mantle, Claudia Bedarczyk and Jessie Oldfield, July ’25 Winners

Detective Constable Robert Glanfield, April ’25 Winner

Constable Sue Solman, November ’24 Winner 

Provincial Constable Keith Lindley, September ’24 Winner

Sergeant Michael Palermo & Police Dog Luke, Greater Toronto Area, April ’24 Winners

Detective Constable Jonathan Chow, Greater Toronto Area, January ’24 Winner

Cherri Greeno, Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS), October ‘23 Winner

Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT), March ’23 Winners

Detective Constable Cristobal Brea, November ’22 Winner

Halton Regional Police Service Victim Services Unit, October ’22 Winner

Constable Darrell Rivers, August ’22 Winner

Constable Nolan Di Diomete, May ’22 Winner

Dr. Dalit Weinberg and Dr. Kyle Handley, April ’22 Winners

Constables Farzad Ghotbi and Mustafa Popalzai, March ’22 Winners

911 Communications Supervisor Megan Petzel, February ’22 Winner

Sergeant Karen Hunte, January ’22 Winner 

Staff Sergeant Kim Manuel, December ’21 Winner

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OnStar works alongside First Responders and public safety professionals so we can provide our Members with the best services in emergency situations.