OPP Acting Sergeant Shona Camirand
North Bay OPP Detachment
2019 IODE Ontario Police Community Relations Award
President Renate Schuetz, Acting Sergeant Shona Camirand, Acting Supervisor Sargent Carlo Berardi, Citizenship Officer Caroline Rodgers
Acting Sergeant Shona Camirand began her career in Schreiber, Ontario as a recruit, before transferring to the Greenstone Detachment and eventually the North Bay OPP Detachment. In 2017, Acting Sergeant Camirand commenced her position as the Detachment Community Safety Officer. In this capacity, she thrived as integral member of the community. Acting Sergeant Shona Camirand is fully engaged in a multitude of initiatives to enhance community safety and well-being.
Acting Sergeant Camirand exemplifies the qualities and attributes of a successful and impactful School Safety Officer. She has developed and maintained meaningful relationships with students, faculty, and community members vital to effectively identifying and resolving issues, which impact safety and well-being. She has been a resource to the student community and a positive influence while demonstrating professionalism and upholding the values of the OPP. Her extensive level of commitment to the community has enhanced the relationships with community partners required to effectively address issues and challenges faced on a daily basis.
Acting Sergeant Camirand has demonstrated leadership through her involvement and development of multiple initiatives and educational programs by:
Part of the campaign involved numerous billboards reminding drivers to stop for school buses. This incident has remained a persistent concern for area citizens. In 2018, Acting Sergeant Shona Camirand of the North Bay OPP Detachment identified that school bus safety remained a Traffic Safety Concern after receiving numerous complaints of vehicles failing to stop for school buses when the stop arm was extended and lights activated.
In order to effectively address and determine the full scope of the problem, Acting Sergeant Shona Camirand engaged the detachment analyst to review the relevant data. A detailed analytical report of traffic complaints and charges directly related to school buses was completed. The results identified that in 2017, there was a 62% increase in complaints and a 50% increase in charges laid in comparison to 2013. Between 2013 and 2016, the data was consistent; however, in 2017 a large spike was identified, which caused concern and a need for action.
As a result of the efforts of Acting Sergeant Shona Camirand, highway safety improved significantly using strategic initiatives and meaningful collaboration with community stakeholders. The "I STOP YOU STOP" campaign for school bus safety is an example of her continued dedication outside of her normal duties.
The School Bus Safety Committee identified further initiatives to enhance highway safety by working together to change the legislation regarding the eight lamp light system on school buses. Nipissing MPP and Minister of Finance Vic Fedeli was consulted, and embraced tabling a "private members bill" in the Provincial Legislature, to improve school bus safety equipment.
Acting Sergeant Shona Camirand is a remarkable officer who has demonstrated an impressive level of professionalism and commitment to the community and the OPP.
IODE Ontario congratulates OPP Acting Sergeant Shona Camirand as the 2019 distinguished recipient of the IODE Ontario Police Community Relations Award for her exemplary work and dedication to his profession and the community.
Acting Sergeant Camirand exemplifies the qualities and attributes of a successful and impactful School Safety Officer. She has developed and maintained meaningful relationships with students, faculty, and community members vital to effectively identifying and resolving issues, which impact safety and well-being. She has been a resource to the student community and a positive influence while demonstrating professionalism and upholding the values of the OPP. Her extensive level of commitment to the community has enhanced the relationships with community partners required to effectively address issues and challenges faced on a daily basis.
Acting Sergeant Camirand has demonstrated leadership through her involvement and development of multiple initiatives and educational programs by:
- Establishing the OPP Kids Program in North Bay Cluster
- Chairing the School Bus Working Group
- Facilitating Safe School Initiatives and School Lockdown Drills
- Delivering educational sessions for: bicycle safety, online safety, anti-bullying, school bus safety; anti-fraud for seniors, home security, emergency preparedness, boating safety
- Organizing Bicycle Rodeos
- Being a member of MADD and Road Safety Committees
- Initiating the "I STOP YOU STOP" campaign for school bus safety throughout North East Region
- Coordinating "Project Safe Trade" at the Mattawa Detachment
- Supervising the Auxiliary Program for the North Bay Detachment
Part of the campaign involved numerous billboards reminding drivers to stop for school buses. This incident has remained a persistent concern for area citizens. In 2018, Acting Sergeant Shona Camirand of the North Bay OPP Detachment identified that school bus safety remained a Traffic Safety Concern after receiving numerous complaints of vehicles failing to stop for school buses when the stop arm was extended and lights activated.
In order to effectively address and determine the full scope of the problem, Acting Sergeant Shona Camirand engaged the detachment analyst to review the relevant data. A detailed analytical report of traffic complaints and charges directly related to school buses was completed. The results identified that in 2017, there was a 62% increase in complaints and a 50% increase in charges laid in comparison to 2013. Between 2013 and 2016, the data was consistent; however, in 2017 a large spike was identified, which caused concern and a need for action.
As a result of the efforts of Acting Sergeant Shona Camirand, highway safety improved significantly using strategic initiatives and meaningful collaboration with community stakeholders. The "I STOP YOU STOP" campaign for school bus safety is an example of her continued dedication outside of her normal duties.
The School Bus Safety Committee identified further initiatives to enhance highway safety by working together to change the legislation regarding the eight lamp light system on school buses. Nipissing MPP and Minister of Finance Vic Fedeli was consulted, and embraced tabling a "private members bill" in the Provincial Legislature, to improve school bus safety equipment.
Acting Sergeant Shona Camirand is a remarkable officer who has demonstrated an impressive level of professionalism and commitment to the community and the OPP.
IODE Ontario congratulates OPP Acting Sergeant Shona Camirand as the 2019 distinguished recipient of the IODE Ontario Police Community Relations Award for her exemplary work and dedication to his profession and the community.