Sergeant Lauren Melnyk Honoured

October 24, 2025

Manitoba Minister of Justice and Attorney General Excellence in Law Enforcement Award / Medal

On Thursday October 23rd, the Manitoba Association of Chiefs of Police (MACP) held their annual Minister of Justice Excellence in Law Enforcement Awards Dinner in Winnipeg. 


Award recipients were selected by bringing notice upon themselves or their Police Service/Government Enforcement Agency/Safety Officer Program, or by making an extraordinary and important contribution for the betterment of their community, their Police Service/Government Enforcement Agency/Safety Officer Program, or law enforcement/public safety.


It was an honour to see Sergeant Lauren Melnyk receive The Minister of Justice and Attorney General Excellence in Law Enforcement Award / Medal. During the ceremony, the Honourable Matt Wiebe, Manitoba’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General, presented Lauren with her award. Chief of Police Jason Colon was also on hand to congratulate Lauren for her exemplary dedication to public safety.


Sergeant Melnyk received the Outstanding Service Award for her extraordinary contributions as a police officer for the betterment of Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN).


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