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Rescue a Moose today? Sedate a Bear? You must have worked with Rick! * Share your tale! --------------------------------------------------------------- In 2002 Rick was honoured with Officer of the Year. This was the Nomination speech. "For the second consecutive year in a row we find ourselves calling upon an officer whose talents are currently committed to the Special Investigation Section of this Division. It is tough to single out any one member from within this dedicated core of officers, as I'm sure all are deserving of recognition. However, this years choice recognizes an `old war-horse' in the group, a mentor for both present and past Fish and Wildlife officers, a leader whose supportive style of coaching is something we all can learn from. His unceasing efforts towards creating a greater awareness of illegal commercial wildlife and fisheries impacts on the resource, and his dedication to working with crown prosecutors on these matters to ensure they remain to be viewed and dealt with seriously by our judicial system, reflects on his professionalism. This officer's level of personal commitment to resource conservation is seldom matched and his achievements and efforts shall long serve to protect the Fish and Wildlife Resources of this Province. It is with great honour and sincerity that I submit this nomination in favour of Rick Servetnyk." "Rick has set the bar at a level few field officers have achieved. His unparalleled passion to achieve uncommon results on a seemingly regular basis exemplifies his motivation and pride in this profession. Some of his contributions include: 1. o Developing and implementing several major enforcement projects including the Lesser Slave Lake Enforcement Plan. Anyone ever involved in such a process understands the time commitments and complexities of the various issues involved in implementing such an operation. It's a strategy so well envisioned and crafted that it remains in place today, nearly a decade later, and acts as a vital link in the recovery and sustainability of Lesser Slave Lake and its highly sought after walleye fishery. 1. o In the late 80's Rick was seconded into Edmonton to research, review and assist in preparing the District Enforcement Enhancement Program (D.E.E.P.). This initiative was aimed at staffing every one man Fish and Wildlife District in the Province with a second officer; providing for improved levels of officer safety and public service. 1. o As part of his duties in Special Investigations Rick maintains responsibility as provincial co-ordinator for the Surveillance Team. His loyalty to Special Investigations and his passion to make things just a little better has fostered the growth and acceptance of this beneficial aspect of the Fish and Wildlife Division, not to mention the Department of Sustainable Resource Development as well." "During this past fall I had the opportunity to participate in the preparation of a special investigations take down operation and to observe Rick in action on a daily basis. I noted that much of Rick's day was spent counselling other officers, or giving advice on major issues facing the department. When preparing this nomination I spoke to yet another Officer that had contacted Rick for assistance on a weekend (when he was in to catch up on his workload). Rick was gracious enough to set aside his work and prepared a search warrant to ensure the file was well on its way to a successful conclusion. Rick always finds the time to listen, mentor and provide much needed assistance, even though much of his day is taken up with more serious issues; although if your the one talking with him you'd never guess it. He takes the time, every time to lend you his ear and to provide his advice in a tactful manner, never offensive or overbearing and always encouraging. Officer Servetnyk epitomizes what being a mentor is all about. His genuine concern for the protection of the Fish and Wildlife Resource and loyalty to the Division is something that should be celebrated. This award provides the opportunity to recognize this dedication; it provides all officers the opportunity to applaud a job well done." [Upon accepting this award Rick noted that he did not do this job alone. And that he could only accept it on behalf of the many people who worked with him to achieve excellence. To make this point he asked those in attendance who has worked with him in Special to stand. He then asked those who provided information to stand. Those who helped do `take downs' to stand. For those that supported the officers to stand. In the end, as Rick was accepting his award everyone in the room was standing. Rick accepted the award on their behalf. Rick's gentle humility and greatness of spirit is hard to find.] Fish & Wildlife Wednesday, December 29, 2010 Comments Widget << Previous Next >> Made on a Mac