Half Marathon Helpers Wanted

The John Petropoulos Memorial Fund (JPMF) is pleased to be helping out at the Calgary Police Half Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, April 26th.

We will be hosting a water station for the runners in South Glenmore Park and we’re looking for volunteers to help mix Gatorade, fill cups with water and hand out beverages to race participants. {read more}

Unexpected Honour

Maryanne Pope, the board chair of the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund, received an unexpected honour recently.

Maryanne was invited to speak at a Calgary Police Veterans Association (CPVA) luncheon on Feb. 5th.

After telling the audience about Const. John Petropoulos and the origins of the Memorial Fund, she updated those in attendance about the JPMF’s safety efforts in the years since John passed away. {read more}

John Petropoulos Leadership Award Winners Announced

The 2019 John Petropoulos Leadership Award (JPLA) winners were recently selected and presented with prizes for their exemplary police work.

The award – given annually by the John Petropoulos Memorial Fund in partnership with the Calgary Police Service (CPS) – is handed out to one constable from District 6 and one constable from District 1.

It honours recipients who possess characteristics similar to those that CPS Const. John Petropoulos displayed, including integrity, dedication to police work, commitment to excellence, courage, and honour. The award includes a cash prize and a stay at a luxury hotel. {read more}