Name: Lisa HomenickService/Agency: LaSalle Police ServiceRank/Title: 911 DispatcherYears with LETR: 8 Lisa Homenick has been a dedicated 911 Dispatcher for the Town of LaSalle for the past eight years, driven by a lifelong passion for helping others and being actively involved in her community. That same spirit led her to become a committed supporter of Special Olympics.  Lisa’s dedication to …

Name: Hally WillmottService/Agency: Greater Sudbury PoliceRank/Title: Staff SergeantYears with LETR: 7 Hally Willmott joined the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS) in 1997, working her way up to the rank of Staff Sergeant. Hally became the LETR Coordinator for GSPS in 2019 and has loved every single experience, smile, and high five she’s received from the local Special Olympics athletes. They …

Name: Liam McCowellService/Agency: Hamilton Police ServiceRank/Title: ConstableYears with LETR: 6 Constable Liam McCowell has been a proud member of the Hamilton Police Service (HPS) since 2019. His roots to policing are sewed deep as he is the son of retired Peel Police Staff Sergeant Sean McCowell. In early 2022, the restrictions for COVID were beginning to be removed and life …

Name: Jocelyn HiltsService/Agency: Peel Regional Police; Cobourg/Port HopeRank/Title: ConstableYears with LETR: 11 Jocelyn Hilts is a dedicated law enforcement officer known for her strong commitment to community involvement and inclusive initiatives. She has worked with both Peel Regional Police and Cobourg Police Service, bringing compassion, professionalism, and leadership to each role. Jocelyn is especially passionate about supporting individuals with intellectual …

Name: Brianna BabinService/Agency: Ontario Provincial PoliceRank/Title: Constable Brianna Babin is the perfect example of how our members’ dedication to the cause can go far beyond showing up to scheduled events. Despite not being involved with the LETR for a long time, Brianna has taken the initiative to encourage smaller communities to host local Torch Runs, has participated in LETR events …

Name: Sukhraj GillService/Agency: Peel Regional PoliceRank/Title: Detective ConstableYears with LETR: 9 How did you first get involved with LETR?I was always aware of the Special Olympics in Ontario before I became a police officer. When I got hired by PRP in 2015, I saw how involved the service was with the Special Olympics. I originally started off with the Torch …

Name: Nicole KamarlingosService/Agency: RCMPRank/Title: Public Service EmployeeYears with LETR: 3 How did you first get involved with LETR?I first got involved with the LETR in London, Ontario during our Canada Day Torch Run. Once I attended this event and saw all the athletes with their positive outlook, I knew I was hooked. What has kept you involved in LETR to …

Name: Meg ArbuthnotService/Agency: Ottawa Police ServiceRank/Title: Acting SergeantYears with LETR: 10 How did you first get involved with LETR?My first involvement with LETR stemmed from local events such as the Torch Run and Cops ‘n Cowboys. When I was first encouraged to participate by other officers on my platoon, they told me that it’s something that I would keep coming …

Name: Kevin SelwoodService/Agency: York Regional PoliceRank/Title: Detective ConstableYears with LETR: 7 How did you first get involved with LETR?I attended LETR events in 2009-2010 while with Port Hope Police Service. Upon transferring to YRP I became involved through members who were attending events including the Torch Run and Polar Plunge. I joined the LETR committee with YRP in 2019and became …

Name: Christine McCallumService/Agency: Brantford Police ServiceRank/Title: Detective ConstableYears with LETR: 10 years as a Guardian of the Flame with LETR How did you first get involved with LETR?I participated in my first Law Enforcement Torch Run as a new officer at the Ontario Police College and have continued every year since. What has kept you involved in LETR to this …