The Police Officer of the Year Award is an annual tribute dinner held by the Toronto Region Board of Trade.
The Board created the award in 1967. Its purpose is to recognize members of the Toronto Police Service who have made significant contributions to making Toronto one of the safest cities in the world. Each month, an officer is selected for Police Officer of the Month, based on the following criteria: bravery, humanitarianism, superior investigative work and outstanding police skills.
Three years ago, the TPS Business Excellence Award was created. Its purpose is to recognize members of the Toronto Police Service who have made significant contributions to the Toronto Police Service and the City of Toronto. Each submission is judged on the following criteria: innovation, community service, technical achievement and customer service and reliability.
This year's Police Officer of the Year event will be held at the Toronto Region Board of Trade, 1 First Canadian Place, on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at 6 p.m.
Click here for promotional video for the Award dinner event.
Leading up to the event, we will be presenting the stories of those nominated for the Police Officer of the Year and for the TPS Business Excellence Award.
Police Officer of the Month for March 2012: Constable Johnny Bobbili, Divisional Policing Support Unit
In January 2011, with financial support from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, the Hand in Hand Youth & Police Mentorship Program was officially launched under the leadership of Constable Johnny Bobbili.
The program is open to youth 8-18. Participants represent Torontos diverse communities in high-priority neighbourhoods, focused on bringing together children, youth, police and community partners for monthly projects that contribute to safer communities. The goal of the program is to make communities safer through innovative approaches and community engagement in an effort to build partnerships between police and the community. The priorities addressed by the program are building trust and confidence in police, child and youth safety with a focus on people with distinct needs in keeping with Service priorities."
Every month children, youth and police gather to build safer communities by addressing issues such as cyber-bullying, elder abuse, personal safety, gang violence, family violence, multi-culturalism, diversity, newcomer resources and traffic safety, all the while building trust and confidence in the police.
The program under the leadership and direction of Constable Bobbili, and with the assistance of 18 youth counsellors and a number of police officers from various Divisions, has been a huge success. Over 1,000 youth, parents, and community members participated in this initiative.
The level of dedication and commitment displayed by Constable Bobbili is deserving of recognition. In addition to his many other duties and responsibilities, Constable Bobbili embraced this initiative and led by example to ensure the program was successful. The constructive partnerships and positive outcomes that occur as a result of community/police interaction remain the cornerstone of a successful police service, leading to a safer, more secure, and healthier community.
In recognition of humanitarianism and dedication to the community, Constable Johnny Bobbili has been selected as Police Officer of the Month for March 2012.
For further information, please contact TPS Corporate Communications at 416-808-7100 or Matthew Kofsky, Toronto Region Board of Trade, at 416-862-4558.
The Board created the award in 1967. Its purpose is to recognize members of the Toronto Police Service who have made significant contributions to making Toronto one of the safest cities in the world. Each month, an officer is selected for Police Officer of the Month, based on the following criteria: bravery, humanitarianism, superior investigative work and outstanding police skills.
Three years ago, the TPS Business Excellence Award was created. Its purpose is to recognize members of the Toronto Police Service who have made significant contributions to the Toronto Police Service and the City of Toronto. Each submission is judged on the following criteria: innovation, community service, technical achievement and customer service and reliability.
This year's Police Officer of the Year event will be held at the Toronto Region Board of Trade, 1 First Canadian Place, on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at 6 p.m.
Click here for promotional video for the Award dinner event.
Leading up to the event, we will be presenting the stories of those nominated for the Police Officer of the Year and for the TPS Business Excellence Award.
Police Officer of the Month for March 2012: Constable Johnny Bobbili, Divisional Policing Support Unit
In January 2011, with financial support from the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, the Hand in Hand Youth & Police Mentorship Program was officially launched under the leadership of Constable Johnny Bobbili.
The program is open to youth 8-18. Participants represent Torontos diverse communities in high-priority neighbourhoods, focused on bringing together children, youth, police and community partners for monthly projects that contribute to safer communities. The goal of the program is to make communities safer through innovative approaches and community engagement in an effort to build partnerships between police and the community. The priorities addressed by the program are building trust and confidence in police, child and youth safety with a focus on people with distinct needs in keeping with Service priorities."
Every month children, youth and police gather to build safer communities by addressing issues such as cyber-bullying, elder abuse, personal safety, gang violence, family violence, multi-culturalism, diversity, newcomer resources and traffic safety, all the while building trust and confidence in the police.
The program under the leadership and direction of Constable Bobbili, and with the assistance of 18 youth counsellors and a number of police officers from various Divisions, has been a huge success. Over 1,000 youth, parents, and community members participated in this initiative.
The level of dedication and commitment displayed by Constable Bobbili is deserving of recognition. In addition to his many other duties and responsibilities, Constable Bobbili embraced this initiative and led by example to ensure the program was successful. The constructive partnerships and positive outcomes that occur as a result of community/police interaction remain the cornerstone of a successful police service, leading to a safer, more secure, and healthier community.
In recognition of humanitarianism and dedication to the community, Constable Johnny Bobbili has been selected as Police Officer of the Month for March 2012.
For further information, please contact TPS Corporate Communications at 416-808-7100 or Matthew Kofsky, Toronto Region Board of Trade, at 416-862-4558.