"The Beat Light"

This book authored by Wayne Lebelle with Retired Staff Vic McClenaghan celebrates the proud 125-year history (1882-2007) of our Police Service.

On behalf of the members of our Police Service, past and present I wish to extend a heartfelt thanks to Ted and Sharron Thomson for providing financial support to this initiative. Thanks to their generosity our 125 Anniversary book project became a reality.

I would also like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank our co-authors Wayne Lebelle and Retired Staff Sergeant Vic McClenaghan for their outstanding efforts. Thanks to their countless hours of research, dedication, professionalism and attention to detail, we have a final product of which we can all be extremely proud.

The Beat Light is a must read for anyone associated to or interested in the history of policing in North Bay, Widdifield, West Ferris and Callander, policing in general or anybody curious about the history of North Bay.

A limited edition of only 2,000 copies have been printed with proceeds from the sale of the book going towards supporting the Ontario Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics and North Bay Special Olympics.

The book is available in hard cover at a cost of $39.38 or soft cover at a cost of $31.50.

For more information call us at (705) 497-5555 or e-mail us at www.northbaypolice.on.ca.

Paul D. Cook
Chief of Police