A London Police Service officer is making waves across the country after being honoured with a prestigious award for her groundbreaking work in transforming how police handle intimate partner violence cases.
Constable Amanda Corsaut has been recognized with the O.W.L.E. Award for Innovation, celebrating her incredible contributions to victim advocacy and police innovation during her 16 years of dedicated service with the London Police Service.
What makes Corsaut’s work so remarkable? She co-led the creation of something called Victim Choice Reporting – and get this – it’s the first virtual crime-reporting system in all of Canada. Talk about being ahead of the curve.
This isn’t just another tech upgrade that sounds fancy but doesn’t do much. The system is actually revolutionary because it gives victims of intimate partner violence something they’ve never had before: choice in how they report crimes.
Instead of forcing victims into traditional police responses that might feel intimidating or unsafe, the system allows them to opt for a secure, web-based interview from wherever they feel most comfortable – usually their own home.
The results speak for themselves and they’re pretty incredible. Since implementing Victim Choice Reporting, London has seen higher charge rates in intimate partner violence cases, significantly reduced wait times for victims, and – perhaps most importantly – increased victim satisfaction with the entire process.
London Police Service Chief Thai Truong announced the award on social media, describing Corsaut as “a fierce advocate for victims of gender based violence” whose work has been “instrumental in transforming our response to intimate partner violence investigations.”
But here’s the thing that really shows how significant this innovation is – it’s not just helping victims here in London. Police agencies across Ontario, throughout Canada, and even internationally are taking notice of Corsaut’s work and looking to implement similar systems in their own communities.
The O.W.L.E. Award for Innovation recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to their field through creative problem-solving and forward-thinking approaches. For Corsaut to receive this recognition highlights just how impactful her work has been in reimagining how law enforcement can better serve victims of intimate partner violence.
What started as an innovative idea within the London Police Service has now become a model that other police forces are studying and adopting. The Victim Choice Reporting system represents a fundamental shift in how police agencies can approach sensitive cases while prioritizing victim safety and comfort.
Chief Truong’s announcement emphasized not only Corsaut’s individual achievement but also how her work continues to inspire colleagues and law enforcement professionals far beyond London’s borders.