Police officers and staff recognised for commitment and service
Commissioner Ian Stewart, Senior Constable Matthew Grace, Ms Riley Lee, Mr Mitchell Hicks, Mr Alan Staines, Senior Constable Michael McGahan and Mr Neil Symes, Member for Lytton.
Police Commissioner Ian Stewart and the Member for Lytton Neil Symes have congratulated Queensland Police officers and staff who today received medals and awards in recognition of their outstanding service.
Mr Symes, representing the Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services Jack Dempsey, presented eight officers with the National Police Service Medal, in recognition of 15 years of sworn service.
A further two officers received the National Medal for 15 years of service, four the 1st Clasp to the National Medal for 25 years of service and two the 2nd Clasp to the National Medal for 35 years of service.
Commissioner Stewart presented two officers with Commendations for Bravery and three members of the public with Certificates of Appreciation for assisting a man injured in a truck crash on the Gateway Motorway at Bald Hills in September 2013.
Commendations for Bravery were also awarded to officers who helped to free passengers trapped in an overturned vehicle at Brighton in December 2012.
Commissioner Stewart presented a Certificate of Notable Action to an officer who entered a burning block of units in Roma in October 2012 to help search for residents.
A Certificate of Notable Action was also awarded to an officer who helped to rescue a woman from a yacht during extreme weather in the Bundaberg District in January 2013.
Two Police Liaison Officers received the Commissioner’s Certificate (Operational) for their assistance during an investigation into a house fire at Slacks Creek in August 2011 in which 11 people died.
Commissioner Ian Stewart, Police Liaison Officer Malakai Taumoha’apai and Member for Lytton Neil Symes
Commissioner Stewart also presented 20 officers and staff with the Queensland Police Service Medal in recognition of 10 years of service.
A further 26 people received Clasps to the Queensland Police Service Medal for service ranging from 25 to 40 years.
Commissioner Ian Stewart, Mr Ron Opperman and Member for Lytton Neil Symes
Commissioner Stewart said the recipients reflected the professionalism that is a hallmark of the Queensland Police Service.
“I would also like to acknowledge the family and friends who stand alongside their respective partner or friend during both the challenging and the rewarding times,” Commissioner Stewart said.
“Your support is essential for each of us to perform our roles.
“It is the comfort, support and counsel that you provide that gives police officers the strength and confidence required to fulfil their duties, even in the face of adversity.”
