Outstanding contributions celebrated at Wiltshire Police Awards

Thursday, 17 November 2022 00:00

The actions and professional contributions of Wiltshire Police officers and staff were recognised at the Wiltshire Police Awards, which took place this week at Chalk Barn near Pewsey.

At the launch, Wiltshire Police Chief Constable Kier Pritchard said: “Our Force Awards ceremonies are extremely special; they are a moment for us to stop and reflect on the service you have provided, often across decades, and a time to recognise exemplary work.

“We step forward to selflessly protect, serve, keep the peace and deliver the best service we can for victims. These represent the basics and will never change. We should avoid losing sight of this as we continue to modernise policing across the country.

“Police officers, police staff and volunteers take up this vocation, knowing the risks and dangers, yet freely commit themselves to protect others.

“With crime becoming more complex and the new pressures on society (such as the worrying impact caused through the rising cost of living), we as a Force are more than ever in demand.

“Alongside this, we also know there is a great deal to do as the Force continues on its improvement journey following our recent HMIC PEEL Inspection - but we are already making solid progress.

"Tonight, is a great example of those taking pride in their roles. Most will say they were simply doing their job but tonight is about thanking you and them for dedicated service, and for going the extra mile to make a difference. "

Attending the event were Police and Commissioner Philip Wilkinson, the Lord-Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Mrs Sarah-Rose Troughton and the High Sheriff of Wiltshire, Lady Lansdowne.

Officers local to our area who were recipients of awards were:

LONG SERVICE Police Sergeant ADRIAN GILES

A highlight for Adrian was in 2017 when he was fortunate enough to be the lead motorcycle for our late Her Majesty the Queen on her visit to Tidworth.

Inspector DAVE WHITBY

Inspector Dave Whitby joined Wiltshire Police in 2002 after serving 13 years in the British Army.

After his first posting to Amesbury as a response officer, Dave joined the Divisional Intelligence Unit as a Field Intelligence Officer in Salisbury.

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