Bailiwick Law Enforcement officers commended at awards
EXCELLENT work was commended after a difficult year with the pandemic at Bailiwick Law Enforcement’s annual awards evening.
Officers who had acted in exemplary ways in challenging situations received Chief Officer’s Commendations, and individual awards were also handed out.
Head of Law Enforcement Chief Officer Ruari Hardy said the ceremony was an opportunity to acknowledge the work undertaken in the last 12 months.
‘The pandemic has seen the world change both from the perspective of organisations but also personally for everyone and, as a result, Law Enforcement staff have faced up to challenges both professionally and personally,’ he said.
‘The organisation works tirelessly in so many areas and despite the pandemic, law enforcement is an area of improving and adapting our services to the demand of our communities against the availability of resources.’
He thanked all members of staff for their commitment and professionalism.
‘The breadth of operational and investigative work across Law Enforcement is astonishing – staff cover off the visible high-profile functions, but what is not often seen is the work that needs to be undertaken behind the scenes.
'This allows business, commerce and so much within our community to just take place safely and securely.’
Among those commended were PC Adam Potter, PS Marcus Lewis, PC Emma Bailey, PC Chanel Manning, PC Lewis Winberg, and PC Nathan Slann, who were recognised for their actions when dealing with an attempted suicide last year.
They saved a life by successfully administering first aid and working in a team. All received a Chief Officer’s Commendation and the Chief Inspector Richard Mauger Award for Outstanding Achievement.
Deputy Rob Prow, President of the Committee for Home Affairs, said it was an honour to present awards on the night and congratulated everyone whose hard work was recognised.
‘Policing and Border Agency work is constantly evolving, and that has only been exacerbated in recent years with Covid and Brexit,’ he added.
‘We are privileged in Guernsey to have dedicated members of staff who manage to tackle every challenge with professionalism and ensure that our Bailiwick is kept safe and secure.’
Certificates of recognition were awarded to members of the wider community who had aided Law Enforcement or gone above and beyond to help others.
This year a group of volunteers from Guernsey Caring for Ex-Offenders were recognised, as well as Lynn Davis and Roy Luxon.
