Glengarry Highland Games Celebrates With O.P.P.

The 62nd edition of the Glengarry Highland Games is just a few weeks away and the many committees and volunteers are putting the finishing touches on what promises to be another exciting celebration of Scottish heritage. This year’s Games on July 31st and August 1st in Maxville, Ontario, is proud to be joining with the Ontario Provincial Police in commemorating 100 years of policing service to the Province.

The Games is privileged that OPP Commissioner Julian Fantino will be its 2009 Official Guest of Honour and will be attending events on both Friday and Saturday of the Games.

With his appointment as Commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) on October 30, 2006, Julian Fantino accepted responsibility for one of North America’s largest deployed police services.

Previous to his appointment, Julian Fantino was Commissioner for Emergency Management for the Province of Ontario as well as serving terms as Chief of the Toronto Police Service from 2000 to 2005, Chief of York Regional Police from 1998 to 2000 and Chief of the London Police Service from 1991 to 1998.

Commissioner Fantino has lectured extensively to the international police community, the public sector and government bodies. He is the Past President of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police and Past Chair of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Organized Crime Committee. Commissioner Fantino is also past Vice President at Large of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and was a member of the Major Cities Chiefs. He currently serves on the Executive Board of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and is the Secretary Treasurer of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. He is also the co-author of a best selling biography, “DUTY, The Life of a Cop.”

Recipient of numerous awards, including Commander of the Order of Police Forces, the Order of Ontario, St. John’s Ambulance, and the Queen’s Commission, Commissioner Fantino believes that his most valued reward has been the opportunity to be a member of an honourable profession, which he has enjoyed over his 40 years of dedicated service.

In addition to the presence of Commissioner Fantino, there will be several special events celebrating the OPP’s 100th Anniversary during the Games. Activities include performances by the OPP Pipes and Drums, demonstrations by the Canine division, interactive displays, and a deployment of OPP vehicles and equipment. For details about the OPP at the Glengarry Highland Games, go to www.glengarryhighlandgames.com and for more information on the OPP 100th Anniversary, visit www.opp100.ca

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