A local police commander is being invested into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces this week.

North East Region OPP Chief Superintendent Fern Labelle is one of 40 recipients.

An investiture ceremony goes Thursday at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.

The Order of Merit of the Police Forces was created in 2000 to recognize merit and exceptional service by members and employees of Canadian police forces whose contributions extend beyond protection of the community.

 

(File photo by station staff)

 

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