Wiltshire Police officers and staff alongside members of the public have been recognised for their bravery, courage, and dedication in the latest Wiltshire Police Force Awards ceremony.

Chief Constable Catherine Roper welcomed The Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire Mrs Sarah Troughton, the High Sheriff of Wiltshire Dr Olivia Chapple OBE and the Police and Crime Commissioner, Philip Wilkinson at the event in The Corn Exchange in Devizes on Thursday 7 November.

Officers, staff, and members of the public attended the ceremony, alongside their guests, to celebrate careers and contributions that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to our communities – including saving lives.

Chief Constable Catherine Roper said: “This was a wonderful evening celebrating the incredible achievements of Wiltshire Police officers, staff and volunteers along with members of our community.

“I have had the honour of witnessing first-hand the tireless efforts, care and professionalism displayed by our teams and our communities, who have selflessly put the needs of others ahead of themselves.
“Policing is a privilege, that demands the highest standards of public service, integrity and compassion. Our communities deserve nothing less.

“We should also recognise that many of these achievements would not be possible without the encouragement, strength and support from family members and friends.
“To all of the award recipients, well done and thank you.”

The following awards were presented throughout the evening:

• Nineteen Long Service Awards
• Two Chief Constable’s Certificate of Recognition for Members of the Public
• Two Chief Constable’s Commendation
• Two Outstanding Teamwork Award
• One PCC Volunteer of the Year
• One PCC Special Constable of the Year

Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson said: "The focus of these awards is to recognise and celebrate the outstanding efforts of our personnel, who have gone beyond the call of duty to ensure the safety of Wiltshire's residents.
"Through hearing the stories of our officers, staff, volunteers and members of the public, it's clear that they risked their personal safety and made extraordinary efforts to uphold the core values of public service and protection that underpin the work of Wiltshire Police.
"The standards highlighted by them, serve as a benchmark for all of us.
"It is our responsibility to complement their individual achievements with consistent excellence across the Force and ensure that we all work towards the common goal of making Wiltshire Police one of the best performing forces in the country."

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