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Police Bravery Awards

Off-duty officer shot at during armed robber chase – Police Bravery Awards – Greater Manchester Nominee

17 Oct 2014, 18:02pm

Off-duty PC Frame was in the bookmakers when he witnessed an armed robbery unfold. The robber was pointing a gun at the cashier and demanding money. Without hesitation, PC Frame challenged the robber who told him ‘dont be a hero and produced a claw...
Overcome with smoke, officers re-enter burning building to save lives – Police Bravery Awards – Gwent Nominees

17 Oct 2014, 18:02pm

In the early hours, armed response officers, PCs Caddick and Eustace responded to reports of a suspected burglary at a block of flats. PC Greg Eustace – Gwent Police PC Rhys Caddick – Gwent...
Officers who stopped human fireball on petrol station forecourt win bravery award – Police Bravery Awards 2014 – Winner (South East Region)

17 Oct 2014, 18:02pm

Two Essex Police officers who helped extinguish a man who had set himself on fire at a petrol station have won a prestigious police bravery award. PC Keith Lucas – Essex Police PC Shane Robinson...
Constable wins bravery award for saving trapped woman from rising flood waters – Police Bravery Awards 2014 – Winner (South West Region)

17 Oct 2014, 18:02pm

A police officer who waded into rapidly rising flood waters to rescue a woman from her stranded car has won a prestigious police bravery award. On the evening of 23 December 2013, PC Luke Gribble, from Avon and Somerset Constabulary, waded 100ft through...
Off-duty officer runs into burning restaurant – Police Bravery Awards – Northamptonshire Nominee

17 Oct 2014, 18:02pm

PC Welsford was off-duty and spending an evening out with his son. They had decided to go to the cinema, located in a busy recreational complex. They were making their way back to the car when PC Welsfords son noticed that a local restaurant had smoke...
Officer puts his life on the line to stop burglar – Police Bravery Awards – West Midlands Nominee

17 Oct 2014, 18:02pm

Whilst on restricted duties PC McGinn was a passenger in an unmarked police car en route to an address to obtain a statement. A report of a burglary taking place was received very near to where the officers were located. On arrival, PC McGinn saw the...
Fearless duo evacuate block of flats before fire takes hold – Police Bravery Awards – Leceistershire Nominees

17 Oct 2014, 18:02pm

PC Wood and PC Bones, were putting on a road block to assist a demolition company. They were alerted to a flat fire in a nearby assisted living building consisting of a large number of flats housing disabled residents. The officers went to investigate...
Officers save mum and son from blaze – Police Bravery Awards – Hertfordshire Nominees

17 Oct 2014, 18:02pm

Officers Reynolds, Kane, Forrester and Carter responded to reports of a house fire. On arrival they found the house filled with smoke and a woman and her son were trapped in an upstairs bedroom. PC Joel Forrester PC...
Officers who fearlessly pursued armed gang win bravery award – Police Bravery Awards 2014 – Winner (North West Region)

17 Oct 2014, 18:02pm

Three officers from Cumbria Constabulary have won a prestigious police bravery award after they tackled and arrested an armed gang. PC Glenn Myerscough, PC Kevin Latham and PC Andrew MacFarlane demonstrated immeasurable courage and resilience in dealing...
Quick thinking officers save pensioner trapped in arson attack – Police Bravery Awards – Hampshire Nominees

17 Oct 2014, 18:02pm

Four officers, including Sgt West and PC Starr, responded to a call from an elderly lady who believed her house was being broken into. On arrival they found the property ablaze with smoke billowing from every window. Sergeant Alyson...