Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: February 26, 2009
• Invested on: May 06, 2011

RCMP Constable Michelle Allison Knopp, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On July 7, 2006, RCMP Constable Michelle Knopp risked her life in an attempt to rescue two wounded colleagues, near Mildred, Saskatchewan. The three constables were in pursuit of an armed man when the lead police vehicle finally rammed into the suspect's truck. As Constable Knopp caught up with them in her own vehicle, the suspect shot at her, barely missing her, and fled when she returned fire. Constable Knopp then left the safety of her vehicle to check on her colleagues, who had both been shot by the man. Unsure if the gunman was still nearby, and unable to pull one of the victims to safety, she called for assistance. The fugitive was apprehended after an extensive manhunt. Sadly, the two injured constables did not survive.