Prince George, B.C. – North District RCMP  Chief Superintendent Rod Booth is to  be invested as a Member of the Order of Merit of Police Forces in Canada.

The ceremony will take place this afternoon at the Governor General’s residence, Rideau Hall in Ottawa.

Chief Superintendent Booth is one of 77 members of a police force who be named as either an “Officer” of the Order of Merit, or a “Member” of the Order of Merit.

(at right, image of the  Member of Order of Merit courtesy  Governor General of Canada)

Established in 2000, the Order of Merit recognizes conspicuous merit and exceptional service by members  and employees of Canadian  police forces, whose contributions extend  beyond protection of the community.

There are three levels of membership:

Commander (C.O.M.),

Officer (O.O.M.) and

Member (M.O.M.).