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DRPS Auxiliary Constable Steve Outram Receives Provincial Award

Justin Barber

02 May 2025 — 1 min read

The Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) announced that Auxiliary Constable Steve Outram has received the Auxiliary Officer of the Year award from the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP).

According to the DRPS, Constable Outram was recognized for his contributions as part of the DRPS Auxiliary Unit. The auxiliary unit consists of volunteers who assist regular officers in a variety of duties, including participating in community events and supporting patrol functions within the Durham Region, which includes Clarington.

The OACP presented the award to Constable Outram during the organization’s annual awards ceremony. The DRPS release states that the award acknowledges service by members of police auxiliary units across Ontario. Specific activities or contributions by Constable Outram referenced by the DRPS include participation in public events and support for frontline policing duties. No further individual details were provided in the DRPS statement.

Information regarding the DRPS Auxiliary Unit and the OACP’s award program was provided by the Durham Regional Police Service.

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