AWARDS & RECOGNITION
CFSEU-BC has been involved in some high-profile investigations that have resulted in a number of significant arrests and charges against some of the most violent gang-involved people in British Columbia and beyond. Below are some of the awards and recognition as a result of some of those investigations.
2000 – The City of Surrey
In appreciation and recognition of your invaluable contribution during the Heather Thomas search
2000 – The Society Study of Criminal Enterprise in the Pacific Rim
In acknowledgment of your contribution and support of the Pacific Rim Money Laundering & Financial Crimes Conference.
2001 – United States Secret Service
The Members of the Organized Crime Agency of British Columbia “Project Coconut”
In appreciation for your many efforts and continued support of the United States Secret Service and its missions.
2002 – Microsoft Recognition of Excellence – IPR Enforcement
Organized Crime Agency of British Columbia
2003 – Asian Special Investigators Association of Alberta – British Columbia – Washington – Oregon – California
Award for recognition and apparition of your support of the Asian Special Investigators Association & to Canadian & US law enforcement.
2006 – Recognition of CFSEU-BC’s units outstanding commitment & dedication during project E-pork.
2008 – Federal & International Operations
For CFSEU-BC dedication and commitment in support of Project E-Paragon
2009 – The Drug Enforcement Administration Seattle Field Division
In recognition for exemplary service to drug law enforcement to CFSEU-BC.
2013 – Justice Education Society
Presented to CFSEU-BC for helping build Guatemalan Justice Systems.
2013 – CFSEU-BC Member of the year award
Recognition of CFSEU-BC’s Sergeant Lindsey Houghton who spearhead the launch of the “End Gang Life” media campaign, a bold anti-gang campaign designed to give gangsters pause about their lifestyle choices.
2014 – Ministry of Justice Community Safety and Crime Prevention Awards (media)
Sergeant Lindsey Houghton has been instrumental in redefining the Media Relations Officer program and Anti-Gang Strategy at the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit – BC (CFSEU-BC) over the past year.
2014 – Great Idea Award – First Place
Promotional Campaign – Community Newspapers (25,000 and over)
Candy Hodson “BC’s Anti-gang Police” – The Leader
2014 – 2015 Project “Hydra”
Edmonton Police Service