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

On Thursday October 24th, 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 Sgt Kristen Tompsett 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 Kristen with her award. Also on hand at the awards dinner was Premier Wab Kinew.

Sergeant Kristen Tompsett received the Outstanding Service Award for her extraordinary contributions to the betterment of Long Plain First Nation community, First Responder community and Manitoba Special Olympics community.

Sergent Tompsett is a 18 year member of the MFNPS and began her career in 2006. She was promoted to Corporal in 2010 and Sergeant in 2013. She has policed in the First Nation communities of Birdtail Sioux, Roseau River and Long Plain. In August of 2023 she took over the command of the Long Plain Detachement and supervises a team of 10 police officers, 2 clerks and 7 guards.

In 2024, she played a key role in addressing a drug-related crisis in Long Plain First Nation. Sgt. Tompsett is also a mental health advocate, leading mental health initiatives for first responders. Additionally, she is a dedicated supporter of athletes with intellectual disabilities, chairing the Law Enforcement Torch Relay committee since 2020 and raising significant funds and awareness for the cause.