For Faith Sullivan, “the safety, wellbeing and security of everyone in a community is of the utmost importance.”
That sentiment expressed in an essay led to the Central Elgin Collegiate Institute student being recognized as this year’s recipient of the Andrew M. Bennett Scholarship.
Established three years ago, the scholarship supports students pursuing careers in policing, public safety and community service.
Her career path is leading her into policing and Sullivan is aware there will be times she has to deal with an individual who is not experiencing a banner day.
Sullivan added that she intends to make kindness “the foundation of my actions.”
And that journey into policing will begin this fall in Toronto.
There was a time when Sullivan was leaning toward a career in law.
“When I was younger, I actually wanted to be a lawyer. It was funny. Because my family would always tell me I was so opinionated, so I should just be a lawyer. I’d be a good lawyer. So I always kind of took that with me.”
That changed in Grade 11.
The scholarship is named in honour of Const. Bennett, whose career and life were cut short by cancer some years ago.
St. Thomas Police Chief Marc Roskamp has noted, “This scholarship represents and investment in the next generation of community-minded leaders, those who are driven, not only by career aspirations, but by a deep commitment to service.”
Written by Ian McCallum
