Medal of Bravery
Awarded on: 2017-03-30
Invested on: 2017-11-23
Constable Daniel Bassi, M.B.
Welland, Ontario
Constable Jacob Braun, M.B.
Fenwick, Ontario
Constable Neal Ridley, M.B.
Fonthill, Ontario
Constable Allan Rivet, M.B.
Welland, Ontario
On October 10, 2015, Niagara Regional Police constables Daniel Bassi, Jacob Braun, Neal Ridley and Allan Rivet subdued an active shooter in Fenwick, Ontario. Constable Ridley negotiated with the distraught man who was threatening to blow up his apartment building. The man suddenly opened fire, hitting both constables Ridley and Braun. Despite their injuries, the officers, joined by constables Bassi and Rivet, were able to neutralize the threat, preventing the situation from escalating further.