Community Police Officer Tonia Roussel wins the AWLE Community Service Award

Nov 25, 2024

On November 21, during the AWLE (Atlantic Woman Law Enforcement) gala held in Fredericton, a member of the Edmundston Police Force, Constable Tonia Roussel was awarded the Community Service category prize for 2024, for her involvement and dedication within the community as a police officer.

Constable Roussel began her career within the B.N.P.P Police Force on January 1, 2003, before joining the Edmundston Police Force in 2006. In January 2023, she obtained the position of Community Police Officer within the Edmundston Police Force and her impact on the community was immediate. 

She participated and organized several activities and implemented various programs including, among others, the bike rodeo, the XOX project, a prevention and education program on intimate partner violence and healthy love life for grade 10 students, and the Sharing Tree Campaign to name just a few.

Constable Roussel is also involved in various fundraisers for organizations to help people in need. She also ensures a presence at the municipality's activities, while providing prevention and awareness in regional schools.

This award therefore recognizes the efforts she makes daily to promote police community involvement, by building strong ties with the community.

The Edmundston Police Force and the City of Edmundston would like to congratulate Constable Roussel for standing out and winning this prestigious award among all her colleagues in the Atlantic.

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CONTACT: Steve Robinson, Edmundston Police Force Chief, 506.739.2100