As a police officer of over 30 years with the Ontario Provincial Police, I have worked in many different areas from frontline duties to the Drug Enforcement Unit to Provincial ViCLAS Centre with several other positions in between. I finished my career as a Sergeant holding the position as the Manager of the Eligibility Investigations Unit in the Investigations and Enforcement Bureau (Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario), retiring April 2017.

 

Much like the majority of officers I know, I have always had pride in my occupation and the role I have had in the community. Not only as a police officer but volunteering for youth sports as well.

 

With the recent magnification of issues in the policing profession, I feel it is extremely important to get the message out there that the vast majority of front line women and men work extremely hard in difficult circumstances with honour and integrity.

 

Our goal is to foster a sense of unity with all our emergency services throughout North America. Friends and family can wear these rings to show their solidarity with all the frontline emergency service professionals and create an environment of mutual respect for the betterment of all of our communities. Frontline professionals can wear the ring with pride. We feel these "Solidarity" rings are a subtle, yet positive way for each of us to show our support.