Inspector Edward Victor Josey, M.S.M., Ottawa, Ont.
Meritorious Service Medal (civil division)
On April 24, 1998, while employed by the United Nations as a civilian police officer in Bosnia and Herzegovina, RCMP Insp. Victor Josey helped the wounded mayor of Drvar escape rioting citizens who had stormed the UN police station where the man had taken refuge. Displaying great determination, Insp. Josey helped the mayor flee the building and, shielding him with his body from rocks and sticks thrown at them, prevented the mob of angry people from killing him. Insp. Josey’s professional conduct in an extremely violent situation served to enhance the reputation of Canadian police within the international community and brought great credit to Canada.