Behind the Badge – Const. Firas El-Ayoubi

Posted on Monday, May 30, 2022 11:27 AM

Firas El-Ayoubi thought his dream of becoming a police officer was a distant memory.

He had turned 40, had three sons under 10 years of age and was well-established as a...

Behind the Badge – Jane Bevan-Stewart

Posted on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 11:41 AM

When Jane Bevan-Stewart’s phone rings she has no idea what to expect, but she knows what is expected of her.

“You never know what that next call is going to be,” says the...

Behind the Badge – Cst. Jash Manani

Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 11:46 AM

Jash Manani was well-travelled long before he started patrolling the streets of Guelph.

Manani was born and raised in a small village in the Indian state of Gujarat. He later...

Behind the Badge – Const. Mason Melitzer

Posted on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 10:56 AM

Mason Melitzer admits it wasn’t easy leaving a job he really enjoyed to pursue his long-time dream of becoming a police officer.

Before joining the Guelph Police Service two...

Behind the Badge – S/Sgt Ben Bair

Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 10:26 AM

For Ben Bair, serving the community is simply in his blood.

“I come from a service-oriented family,” he explains. “The whole idea is you do what you can to better your...