Material Type

Photograph

Date Range

4 February 1970

Description Level

Item

Creator

The Lethbridge Herald

Physical Description

Black and white negative

Physical Condition

Excellent

Scope and Content

Photographs of James H. Carpenter, city police chief, centre, presenting awards for marksmanship to Detective Sergeant Glen Michelson, left, Constable Mike Saroka and Detective Frank Bathgate, extreme right, during the 9th annual Police Awards Night and Banquet at the Park Plaza Motor Hotel. Certificates of advancement, with previous rank in brackets, were given to Inspector W. O. West (Sergeant), Detective Sergeant G. B. Michelson (Detective) and Detective E. T. Wauters (Constable). Two city policemen were promoted to first class constable, five to second class constable and two to third class constable. Unlike most police forces, promotions in the Lethbridge force were not automatic and had to be earned. Inspector Ralph D. Michelson received a certificate for completing an advanced course at the FBI National Academy while Constables Alex Ivanco, G. L. Stevens, K. D. Moline, William Zaychuck, C. G. Hault, D. J. Harris, M. R. Imeson, Donald Hunt and Detective Wauters received certificates for completing other advanced courses. Crossed revolvers for proficiency in marksmanship wer presented to 36 members of the force.

Access Restrictions

Public Access

Accession No.

1991107611672

Collection

Archive

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