Saanich police chief receives UFV alumni award

Saanich Police Chief Const. Dean Duthie was recognized for his leadership recently, as he received an alumni award from the University of the Fraser Valley.
Duthie chose a career in policing 30 years ago, out of a desire to serve his community.
He is now the 2026 recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award at UFV, where he was part of the second graduating class of the bachelor of arts in criminal justice program at what was then the University College of the Fraser Valley in 1995.
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