Officers and public recognised at Telford awards ceremony

Officers and members of the public, who have gone above and beyond their duty to protect communities across Telford, have been recognised in a special ceremony.

Chief Superintendent Paul Moxley presented 13 police officers with Chief Superintendent Commendations, and was joined by Assistant Chief Constable Rachel Jones who presented three Royal Humane Society awards at the ceremony held last Wednesday (25 May).

The awards range from an off duty police officer and St John’s Ambulance Service volunteer who gave lifesaving CPR to a man following a collision, to another officer who stopped a prolific shoplifter as he was on his way home after clocking off from a shift.

Pictured: Police Constable Khizer Mehmood and Chief Superintendent Paul Moxley

Local policing Superintendent James Dunn said: “It was an honour see so many officers and staff presented with awards at the ceremony. All of them have gone above and beyond their duty, but also to the two members of the public who put other people before themselves to help protect someone from harm.

“The evening recognised some of the outstanding work from officers and staff who have gone above and beyond the high expectations both the public and the force set for them on a daily basis. These awards celebrate the fantastic work officers and staff carry out 24/7, 365 days a year to ensure we deliver the best possible service to our communities and protect people from harm.

“The awards given out are for the extraordinary efforts individuals and teams have gone to in displaying bravery, commitment and dedication to protect our communities. All of the awards presented are incredibly well deserved, and on behalf of the whole force I would like to congratulate and thank everyone who has been presented with an award, and I am delighted to be able to recognise these achievements.”

Pictured: Superintendent James Dunn opens the awards ceremony

Guests included the families of those receiving awards along with the High Sheriff of Shropshire Selina Graham, Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner Nicola Lowery and the Mayor of Telford and Wrekin, Councillor Raj Mehta.

Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said: “The police officers and staff have rightly been recognised for their work for our communities and make them safer. These awards recognise those who’ve acted professionally, bravely and commendably and I would like to thank them for all that they’ve done.”

Pictured: Lauren Dorsett and Chief Superintendent Paul Moxley

Some of the awards presented on the night included:

• Police Constable Khizer Mehmood received a Chief Superintendent Commendation for helping to catch a prolific shoplifter in Hadley when off duty in 2019.
• Police Constable Ian Cutler and member of the public Lauren Dorsett received a Chief Superintendent Commendation for their actions in administering first aid to a man who had been stabbed multiple times in Telford in 2020.
• Detective Sargent Daniel Bailey, Detective Constable Anna Rouse and Detective Constable Letitia Suarez received a Chief Superintendent Commendation for investigating an incident where a young child was seriously injured in 2019. Following extensive investigations, a successful conviction was given and woman was sentenced to 14 years for grievous bodily harm with intent.
• Police Constable Rachel Paterson and Police Community Support Officer Shane Goodman received a Chief Superintendent Commendation for helping to safely locate a vulnerable high risk missing person in Telford earlier this year.
• Police Constable Lucy Jones and St John’s Ambulance Service volunteer Lynne Richards received a Royal Humane Society Award for giving lifesaving CPR to a man in 2019 after his car collided with a wall in Telford.
• Police Constable Jonathan Lightfoot received a Royal Humane Society Award for providing lifesaving first aid to man who had suffered a serious head injury in Newport in 2021.

Issued by RJ, Corporate Communications