POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 25 Don’t go there, Keizer said. I didn’t do it for thanks. Everybody did what they were supposed to and that’s why we didn’t have a body retrieval. This woman is alive today because everybody did what they were supposed to, including her friend who gave her the piece of cloth she hung on to. Chief Brad MacConnell agrees this is part of the job expected of his team. “I’m very proud of (Cpl.) Tim (Keizer) and very proud of all our officers because it’s true, the nature of the work puts us in positions every day to make a significant difference in peoples lives Charlottetown Police Chief Brad MacConnell” Certainly, I can say that I’m very proud of Tim and very proud of all our officers because it’s true, the nature of the work puts us in positions every day to make a significant difference in people’s lives. Sometimes it’s saving lives, sometimes it’s a hand up. Every day were making an impact on our community. MacConnell said what happened on Nov. 8 is not an isolated incident; it’s another day in the life of a police officer. Community Keizer said helping save the woman’s life on Nov. 8 does not even rank on his list of highlights in his lengthy career. It’s probably a burning car on fire and pulling a guy out, Keizer said. That day we only got one out, so you wear those ones, you don’t forget those ones. Could be a domestic violence case where a daughter says I helped save her and her mother. Or (on Nov. 12), we had two guys pull someone off the (Hillsborough) Bridge. He was on the guardrail, and they had to fight with him to get him off the bridge. Keizer said he is surrounded by officers who have compassion for the residents they serve. We buy food for the homeless out of our own pockets. This is not a job for people who are heartless. Dave Stewart is a reporter with The Guardian in Prince Edward Island. He can be reached by email at dave.stewart@theguardian.pe.ca and followed on X @DveStewart . https://www.saltwire.com/atlanticcanada/charlottetown-police-officer-downplay s-role-in-rescuing-woman-from-harbourwaters-101007076 Charlottetown police officer downplays role in rescuing woman from harbour waters continued
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