On Sunday, organizers handed out blue ribbons outside of the Strathmore Royal Canadian Legion, to be put up in the community in memory of Calgary Police Service Sgt. Andrew Harnett. Items have also been placed by members of the community before the Legion's cenotaph in remembrance of the slain officer.

Harnett, who lived in Strathmore, was killed during a traffic stop with a SUV on New Year’s Eve in the city.

According to the Calgary Police Service, Sgt. Andrew Harnett, 37, joined the Calgary Police Service 12 years ago, after serving as a military police officer. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2019 and was most recently assigned to District 5. While working to keep our streets safe, Andrew was struck by a vehicle fleeing a traffic stop. Despite the heroic attempts by his colleagues and members of EMS, he died as a result of his injuries. There is a massive effort underway to locate and bring to justice those responsible for taking the life of one of our members.

The two teens in the SUV struck and dragged the officer as they tried to flee.

19-year-old Amir Abdulrahman and a 17-year-old youth have turned themselves in to authorities and are now facing first-degree murder charges related to the crime.

Abdulrahman was wanted for assault when the two were pulled over by Harnett.

After hearing the tragic news, Strathmore Mayor Pat Fule made the following statement on social media:

“Good evening.  Tonight I'm very saddened at the death of Sgt. Andrew Harnett.  I have just been informed that he was also a resident of Strathmore.  I didn't know Sgt. Harnett, but I wanted to express my deepest regret for his loss.  He died in his service to protect people, and he like other police officers, are guardians of us all.  I am very sorry, and on behalf of the Town of Strathmore, I wanted to express my gratitude for his service, as well as all police, as they put themselves at risk everyday for us.  May God bless him and his family ... we are all so sorry.”