Tributes have been paid to the achievements of officers and staff who have delivered exceptional local policing on the Isle of Wight.
On Thursday October 19, Superintendent Rob Mitchell was joined at Newport Congregational Church by Chief Constable Scott Chilton, His Majesty’s Vice Lord Lt, Brigadier Maurice Sheen, and High Sheriff for the Isle of Wight Mrs Dawn Haig-Thomas,
A total of 24 officers, four members of police staff, and three members of the public were recognised across a variety of ranks and roles for awards including long service awards, Chief Constable Commendations, and Area Commander Certificates.
The recipients ranged from those who demonstrated the relentless pursuit of criminals on the frontline, to those circumstances where exceptional local policing was supported and victims of crime were put at the heart of police work.
Supt Mitchell and PC O'Dea
The Isle of Wight College was recognised for the support it provided to the Police Cadets on the Island, and The Fighting Cocks was thanked for the welfare support it had provided to multi-agency training exercises and police operations.
The latter saw meals and other services were required for those working long hours.
Speaking after the ceremony, Chief Constable Scott Chilton said:
“I’m so proud of all the officers and staff that have received awards for some breathtaking acts of bravery and brilliant police work.
"It’s about keeping people safe and making people feel safe.
"All the awards have been incredible and reflect our three priorities in terms of delivering brilliant local policing, making sure that we put victims first, and relentlessly pursuing criminals."