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Order of Merit of the Police Forces

May 24, 2013 – Order of Merit of the Police Forces

At an investiture ceremony held on May 24, 2013 at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, ON Medicine Hat Police Service Inspector Glen Motz was presented with the Order of Merit of the Police Forces by His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada.

Established in October 2000, the Order of Merit of the Police Forces honours the leadership and exceptional service or distinctive merit displayed by the men and women of the Canadian Police Services, and recognizes their commitment to this country. The primary focus is on exceptional merit, contributions to policing and community development. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is the Order’s Sovereign, the governor general is its Chancellor and a Commander, and the commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is its Principal Commander.

Inspector Motz is the first Medicine Hat Police Service member to receive the prestigious honour.  He was nominated by Chief of Police Andy McGrogan who feels that “It is a well-deserved honour after 32 years of exceptional service to this community”.

The badge of the Order is the same as that of the Order of Military Merit, a blue-enamelled, straight-end cross (four arms, narrow at the centre, wider at the ends) with an annulus in red surmounted by St. Edward’s Crown. The annulus bears the inscription MERIT.MÉRITE.CANADA.

For more information contact:

Rita Sittler
Communications Coordinator
Medicine Hat Police Service
Ph: 403-529-8416


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Passing an Emergency Vehicle

Do you know how fast you’re permitted to go when passing an emergency vehicle? The answer is more complicated than you might think. In October of 2005, new legislation came into effect in Alberta to address this matter.

  • Emergency vehicles include fire, police, ambulance, tow trucks, and a vehicle being used by a gas disconnection unit of a public utility or designated emergency response unit.
  • Motorists must slow to 60 kilometers per hour, or less if the posted speed is lower, when passing emergency vehicles or tow trucks stopped with their lights flashing. Fines for speeding in these areas will be double the regular amount.
  • If there are two or more traffic lanes in the same direction as the emergency vehicle or tow truck, passing vehicles need only slow down in the lane immediately beside the stopped emergency vehicle. Vehicles traveling in other lanes, including oncoming lanes, may maintain their speed but should proceed with caution.

Going just one kilometer over the speed limit could result in a $114 fine, and for going ten kilometers over the speed limit….$156.

The legislation was enacted to ensure the safety of emergency workers and motorists alike.

Please give us room to work….our lives depend on it!


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Traffic Service Request

Have a traffic service request? Fill out this form and we will respond as soon as possible.

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October Collision Review and Road Safety Tips

Based on the data collected for the month of October, the majority of the collisions are occurring between 8am and 5pm, on the Trans Canada Highway, and in the Dunmore Road area.  26% of collisions are occurred while drivers are backing up, 16% were side-swipe crashes, 16% were a result of following too closely, and 11% occurred while driving too fast for the road conditions.  The other 33% of crashes were caused by left turn-across the path of another vehicle, right angle crashes, and other types of crashes not previously listed. Nearly 50% of the 43 injury crashes in October were rear end crashes.


Winter Driving Safety Tips

With winter fast approaching, the Medicine Hat Police Service reminds drivers to allow increased following distances between themselves and the vehicles in front of them.  Poor road conditions affect the stopping distances for all vehicles, including four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive vehicles.  Please allow extra time to
scrape ALL of your vehicle’s windows properly.  An obscured windshield or window can greatly increase the risk of a collision, and could result in a $115.00 fine.  It is recommended that driver’s prepare their vehicles early for winter, ensuring they have sufficient tread on their tires, and their vehicles are mechanically sound.

 

Total Number of Property Damage Collisions October 2013

                  

Total Number of Injury Collisions
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Missing Person: Gareth AUSTIN

Missing Person: Gareth AUSTIN File #:        9521310

Investigation Agency:     Medicine Hat Police Service (403-529-8400)

Date Last Seen:     August 17 1995 Place Last Seen:    Medicine Hat, AB

Age at Time of Disappearance:  23 years

Gender:  Male

Height:  5’11ft; 180cm

Weight:  160lbs; 72kg

Hair Color:  Brown 

Eye Color:  Blue

 

Scars/Marks/Tattoos: Not Known

Clothing/Jewelry Worn at Time of Disappearance: Not Known

Additional Information:

Gareth AUSTIN was last known to be in Medicine Hat, Alberta with Dominic PARK.  Neither have been seen or heard from since.  Police investigations remain ongoing. 

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of this person, please contact the investigating agency using the number provided above or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

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Missing Person Martha Beatriz GARCIA

Missing Person Martha Beatriz GARCIA File #:        2009-25757

Investigation Agency:     Medicine Hat Police Service (403-529-8400)

Date Last Seen:     September 5 2009 Place Last Seen:    Medicine Hat, AB

Age at Time of Disappearance:  52 years

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Gender:  Female

Height:  5’3ft  159cm

Weight:  170lbs 77kg

Hair Color:  Black 

Eye Color:  Brown

 

Scars/Marks/Tattoos: Not Known

Clothing/Jewelry Worn at Time of Disappearance: Not Known

Additional Information:

Both Martha GARCIA and her husband Walfrido RAMIREZ-DIAZ are missing from Medicine Hat, AB.  They were last seen on September 5 2009 stating they were travelling to Calgary.  This investigation remains ongoing.

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of this person, please contact the investigating agency using the number provided above or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) 

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Missing Person Garry GACKLE

Missing Person Garry GACKLE File #:        1994-14433

Investigation Agency:     Medicine Hat Police Service (403-529-8400)

Date Last Seen:     June 13 1994 Place Last Seen:    Medicine Hat, AB

Age at Time of Disappearance:  44 Years


Gender:  Male

Height:  5’7ft; 170cm

Weight:  200lbs; 91kg

Hair Color:  Brown/Balding

Eye Color:  Blue

 

Scars/Marks/Tattoos: Not Known

Clothing/Jewelry Worn at Time of Disappearance: Not Known

Additional Information:

Garry GACKLE was last known to be in Medicine Hat, Alberta.  Neither have been seen or heard from since.  Police investigations remain ongoing. 

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of this person, please contact the investigating agency using the number provided above or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) 

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Missing Person Guillermina Rosas COLEMAN

Missing Person Guillermina Rosas COLEMAN File #:        2004-15998

Investigation Agency:     Medicine Hat Police Service (403-529-8400)

Date Last Seen:     July 4 2004 Place Last Seen:    Cypress View Foundation Medicine Hat, AB

Age at Time of Disappearance:  72 years


Gender:  Female

Height:  5’0ft; 152cm

Weight:  100lbs; 45kg

Hair Color:  Brown 

Eye Color:  Brown

 

Scars/Marks/Tattoos: Not Known

Clothing/Jewelry Worn at Time of Disappearance: Not Known

Additional Information:

COLEMAN left her residence in Cypress View Foundation sometime between 8:00 pm on July 4 2004 and 10:00 am on July 5 2004 and has not been seen since.

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of this person, please contact the investigating agency using the number provided above or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) 

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Missing Person Dominic PARK

Missing Person Dominic PARK File #:       9521310

Investigation Agency:     Medicine Hat Police Service (403-529-8400)

Date Last Seen:    August 17 1995 Place Last Seen:    Medicine Hat, AB

Age at Time of Disappearance:  24 years


Gender:  Male

Height:  5’9ft; 175cm

Weight:  140lbs; 63kg

Hair Color:  Black 

Eye Color:  Brown

 

Scars/Marks/Tattoos: Not Known

Clothing/Jewelry Worn at Time of Disappearance: Not Known

Additional Information:

Dominic PARK was last known to be in Medicine Hat, Alberta with Gareth AUSTIN.  Neither have been seen or heard from since.  Police investigations remain ongoing. 

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of this person, please contact the investigating agency using the number provided above or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) 

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Missing Person Walfrido RAMIREZ-DIAZ

Missing Person Walfrido RAMIREZ-DIAZ File #:        2009-25757

Investigation Agency:     Medicine Hat Police Service (403-529-8400)

Date Last Seen:     September 5 2009 Place Last Seen:    Medicine Hat, AB

Age at Time of Disappearance:  55 years


Gender:  Male

Height:  5’8ft  173cm

Weight:  143lbs  65kg

Hair Color:  Brown 

Eye Color:  Brown

 

Scars/Marks/Tattoos: Not Known

Clothing/Jewelry Worn at Time of Disappearance: Not Known

Additional Information:

Both Walfrido RAMIREZ-DIAZ and his wife Martha GARCIA are missing from Medicine Hat, AB.  They were last seen on September 5 2009 stating they were travelling to Calgary.  This investigation remains ongoing.

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of this person, please contact the investigating agency using the number provided above or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) 

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