This week, Saanich Police recognized the selfless and heroic actions of three individuals who helped save people from various harms through decisive actions.
Two of these individuals received the Chief Constable’s Citizen’s Certificate of Recognition, while one was given the Chief Constable’s Citizen’s Award of Valour.
The first of these three individuals was Amit Arya, a taxi driver. Arya got his award for stepping in to prevent the person he was transporting from becoming the victim of a fraud.
His actions helped save his fare from losing over $12,000. Arya was presented with the Chief Constable’s Citizen’s Certificate of Recognition.
Next, Michael Maloney was recognized for stopping a person he suspected of being impaired from getting behind the wheel of a vehicle.
Saanich Police say that by safely following and documenting the other driver, taking action and assisting officers in apprehending the suspect, he prevented the impaired individual from potentially injuring themselves or someone else.
Maloney was also given the Chief Constable’s Citizen’s Certificate of Recognition.
Lastly, Steven Sankey, a BC Transit Supervisor, put himself between his passengers and a person who was reportedly suffering a mental health crisis on the bus.
He helped ensure that no passengers were harmed before they could safely get off the bus.
Sankey was presented with the Chief Constable’s Citizen’s Award of Valour.
Saanich Police Chief Constable Dean Duthie gave these awards out himself on Tuesday, March 10th.
