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OPP officer and local resident honoured for community service

November 8, 2024   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has honoured a police officer as well as a local resident for ongoing excellence in community service, recognizing outstanding dedication, compassion, and service to the community.

An award was presented to Provincial Constable Katy Viccary of the Nottawasaga OPP and public health nurse Cathy Eisener on Thursday, Oct. 31, at OPP General Headquarters in Orillia.

Since 2020, Police Constable Viccary has collaborated with Cathy Eisener, a public health nurse with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Substance Use and Injury Prevention Program.

They have worked tirelessly together on numerous public awareness campaigns in the hopes that working as community partners would expand their audience in an effort to help save lives when it comes to opioids, drug use, addictions, and mental health awareness.

During the award ceremony, they were presented with awards for excellence in community service by OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique. The award honours their commitment to building trust, improving community safety and well-being, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents.

PC Viccary has served with the Ontario Provincial Police since 2017. Prior to that, she was a dedicated Toronto Police officer since 2009.

Known for her friendly approach and problem-solving skills, PC Viccary has been instrumental in local and regional OPP initiatives and public awareness campaigns primarily aimed at public education, stigma reduction, and supporting community members relating to opioid deaths, and addictions, with an emphasis on Mental Health Awareness.

“Officer Viccary’s dedication to the community embodies the true spirit of service,” said Kevin Bucknor, staff sergeant and operations manager of the Nottawasaga OPP. “Her steadfast commitment is evident daily as she goes above and beyond the call of duty to connect with the people she is sworn to serve, ensuring our community feels safe and supported.” 

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