Stories from behind the badge
Brave men and women have proudly carried the Winnipeg Police Service badge while patrolling the streets of Winnipeg for nearly 150 years. As we research their stories we invite you to join us as we look into the often untold and forgotten stories of some of our members.
Shaun Heshka
Former professional hockey players hung up his skates to become a police officer with the Winnipeg Police Service. See how his life experiences around the world now benefit the WPS.
More Stories From Behind the Badge
Ukrainian Officers
History of Winnipeg’s Detective Interpreters
Harry Mead
Aquaduct Constable
Mike Ewatski
Part of the proud legacy of WPS and CFL.
Time To Be Scared
O'Donovan adds to crime series of novels
Whiskey and Orphanages
The colourful history of WPS explored
Remembrance Day
Remembering those who died
Charles
Edward Driver
Winnipeg's first fingerprint specialist
Nailing the "Yeggmen"
John Gray's legacy includes safe bombers
Sidney Harold Lyon
Superintendent of Identification
Dick Scott
Read about his time in the MACP and more
From hockey to policing
Shaun Heshka brings teamwork to the WPS