Police received an outpouring of support and gratitude from the community
The year since six police officers were shot on Shelbourne Street has been a time for healing, reflection, learning and striving to move forward for those who were involved.
“They were running towards gunfire and I believe that this is the highest level that you will ever see of sacrifice, courage and who will take action. … You are just not going to see anything more than that.”That support and love from citizens raised morale among officers, “knowing that their community recognizes what happened that day and the role that police played,” Manak said.
Duthie said he had individual visits with the two Saanich officers, who received life-threatening injuries. “Their resilience, their drive, their determination is astounding.”Citizens recognized the sacrifice of officers, he said. “They stood with us and continue to stand with us.” He’s seen “how people have their strength and determination and will to not only build and continuously improve but really fulfill their purpose by serving not only with their minds but with their hearts.”
Officers deal with critical incidents as part of their jobs and it is important that they, and civilian staff, be able to process these matters in healthy ways and that supports are in place for them, he said.
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