Local Police officers awarded for bravery

Superintendent Chris Eastwood; police commander for the areas of Exeter, East and Mid Devon has awarded a number of police officers for their selfless acts of bravery and diligent examples of professionalism in frontline policing.

Supt Eastwood said, “These awards recognise the excellent work that goes on across the policing area, both on the frontline and behind the scenes. Their bravery and professionalism help keep the communities of Exeter, East and Mid Devon safe. I am proud to command such a skilled and hard working team of officers”.

Commander Certificates awarded to:

• Police Sergeant Alan Barnsley - for outstanding local knowledge and police work
• Detective Constable Louise Davies - for exceptional police work
• Detective Constable Andrew Hingston  - for dedication and commitment to Operation Thread
• Police Constable  Owen Jones - for courage and professionalism
• Police Constable Owen Jones - for resilience and professionalism
• Police Community Support Officer Kevin MacLeod - for professionalism and tenacity in resolving ASB in the community
• Police Constable Robin Poole - for courage and professionalism
• Police Constable Thomas Quick - for courage and professionalism
• Police Sergeant Paul Roberts - for courage and professionalism

Devon Commander Commendations awarded to:

• Police Constable Mark Curnow - for saving a life in extremely dangerous circumstances
• Police Constable Robert Dodd  - for saving a life in extremely dangerous circumstances
• Police Constable Anthony Osborne - for saving a life in extremely dangerous circumstances

Confirmation of appointment to the office of Special Constable awarded to:

• SC Helen Legg
• SC Ben Martin
• SC Tom Osborne

“These awards are a clear celebration of some of the fantastic contributions by police officers to our local communities” said Superintendent Chris Eastwood.

The awards were presented at a special event held at the Guildhall, Exeter on 6th March. It was attended by the local police area commander Superintendent Chris Eastwood, Devon police commander Chief Superintendent Paul Davies, SC Superintendent Andy Turner, representatives from Exeter City Council and Town Mayor of Exmouth.

CITATIONS
Special mentions were also given to:

• PS Alan Barnsley for outstanding local knowledge and police work
• Detective Constable Louise Davies for exceptional police work
• Detective Constable Andrew Hingston for dedication and commitment to Operation Thread
• PC Owen Jones for resilience and professionalism
• PCs Mark Curnow, Robert Dodd and Anthony Osborne for saving a life in extremely dangerous circumstances
• PCSO Kevin Macleod for professionalism and tenacity in resolving ASB in the Community
• PC Owen Jones, PC Robin Poole, PC Thomas Quick and PS Paul Roberts for courage and professionalism