FREDERICTON POLICE FORCE HONORED (as published in the Daily Gleaner, October 07/10)

The provincial government has recognized the Fredericton Police Force for excellence in criminal investigations.

The Department of Public Safety recently handed out its New Brunswick Police Leadership Awards, and among the honourees was the capital city's police force.

"The Fredericton Police Force received the award for excellence in criminal investigations for its high level of competency in planning and organization, perseverance and skills during its investigations into numerous related violent crimes," the department said in a news release.

The New Brunswick Police Leadership Awards are presented for excellence in organizational innovation and criminal investigations.