Police officers, staff and a member of the public have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to keeping people safe at a ceremony yesterday (7 May).
At a ceremony held at the Roundthorn Hotel in Penrith, Chief Constable Darren Martland presented commendations in recognition of outstanding contributions to policing the county.
Those recognised included:
- Officers who responded to a major fire in Kirkby Lonsdale, working to get those impacted to safety - Officers who worked to get people to safety during major fire are commended - Cumbria Constabulary
- Officers and a member of the public who helped save a man’s life by providing CPR during a critical medical emergency - Recognition for those who gave critical aid during medical emergency - Cumbria Constabulary
- A team of detectives who achieved a sentence of 18 years for a woman following a knife attack Team of detectives who secured conviction in complex domestic abuse investigation commended - Cumbria Constabulary
As well as those receiving commendations, other officers and staff were also recognised for their long service.
Chief Constable Darren Martland said: “We are fortunate to have officers and staff who regularly go above and beyond the call of duty in order to keep people safe and ensure dangerous offenders are brought to justice.
“I am extremely proud of our officers and staff and welcome the opportunity to recognise their efforts and celebrate outstanding achievements.
“I’d also like to thank those officers and staff who have served the Constabulary and the community with distinction and were recognised as such as part of the Long Service awards.”
Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, David Allen, said: “It is important that we celebrate our Police Officers and Staff and their amazing accomplishments and endeavours. They and their work is valued and very much appreciated.
“Blue Light Services are the first to put themselves in harm’s way to keep the public safe. This has been proven to be so many, many times, and will, I suspect be so going forward. I understand the commitment and risks they face and want to thank every one of our Officers for their bravery, courage and selflessness.
“Our Police Staff are also invaluable. They are the vital, key partners and enablers in a shared endeavour, they are the engine room that keeps the front line blue light services running – without the work you do, the Constabulary would not run as effectively as it does, or at all in some instances.
“Well done to everyone being recognised at the awards ceremony – it is truly deserved and I look forward to seeing you all continue to do what you do so well - going above and beyond in service to the people of Cumbria.”