FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 13, 2025

VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA – The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) is proud to announce the winner of the CACP International Policing Award which recognizes the important contributions made by Canadian police services in global matters.  It acknowledges Canadian law enforcement personnel for their exceptional dedication and initiative in using Canadian policing skills to contribute to a safer world and seeks to encourage more Canadian police services to contribute to and work on the international scene.

The Peel Regional Police Service (PRPS) was one of two recipients of this award. They were recognized for their contributions to international policing through efforts deployed here in Canada, and more specifically for Project Nano.

The team dedicated to the two-year Project Nano investigation consisted of Detective Constable Paul Gallucci (Officer in Charge of Project Nano), Detective Constable Tamas Soos (MCM File), Inspector Simon James (Multi-Jurisdictional Manager) and Inspector Thomas Warfield (11 CIB-Retired). 

In April 2023, the Peel Regional Police Service (PRPS) launched an investigation into Kenneth Law, a Canadian resident accused of shipping sodium nitrite and other suicide-related materials to buyers worldwide. Using Canada Post shipping records, PRPS uncovered that Law had allegedly sent more than 1,200 packages to over 40 countries — including 431 shipments to the United States.

On April 28, 2023, PRPS provided the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with a detailed list of U.S. shipping destinations. This immediate intelligence sharing enabled the FBI, with the support of state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies, to conduct dozens of wellness checks and intercept multiple “suicide kits,” ultimately preventing numerous deaths.

Throughout the investigation, the PRPS Project Nano team worked closely with a Canada-based FBI Assistant Legal Attaché, continually updating the FBI on additional potential victims. The team’s victim-centered approach and rapid coordination helped save lives both in the U.S. and abroad.

Project Nano’s global collaboration extended to countries including Norway, Brazil, Hungary, Italy, Austria, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. Since 2023, the team has also formalized partnerships through Memorandums of Understanding with the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency and Police Scotland.

By bringing together specialized officers under Inspector Warfield’s leadership, PRPS demonstrated exceptional policing standards and strengthened Canada’s reputation for world-class law enforcement. The team’s tireless efforts contributed to saving lives on a global scale.

“The actions of the Project Nano team undoubtedly saved the lives of many vulnerable individuals across the globe. This investigation stands out as a true testament to the potential and impact of collaboration with multiple countries, all participating to achieve a unified goal — saving lives and bringing justice for the families of victims.” — Chief Superintendent Elija Rain, Co-Chair, CACP International Committee                                                           

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For further information or to arrange a media interview, please contact:

Natalie Wright
Communications Manager
communications@cacp.ca 
613.838.8807