Cambs police staff and volunteers honoured at awards

Sergeant Hannah Kitchen, along with PCs Rebecca Claydon, James Sims, Sam Perera, Mike Holihead, Laura McLaughlin, Thomas Collins, Lee Batman, Mel Foster and Liam Denman, Special Constable Adam Courtney, PCSOs Rachel Martin and Hannah Shepherd, and CAMSAR <i>(Image: Cambridge Constabulary)</i>
Sergeant Hannah Kitchen, along with PCs Rebecca Claydon, James Sims, Sam Perera, Mike Holihead, Laura McLaughlin, Thomas Collins, Lee Batman, Mel Foster and Liam Denman, Special Constable Adam Courtney, PCSOs Rachel Martin and Hannah Shepherd, and CAMSAR (Image: Cambridge Constabulary)
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Cambridgeshire police officers, staff, and volunteers were celebrated at an awards ceremony.

They were praised for their outstanding contributions to public safety and community service.

The ceremony, held at the new Milton Police Station, was led by South Area Commander Superintendent Paul Rogerson.

The awards acknowledged acts of bravery, professionalism, and dedication, including officers rescuing vulnerable people from rivers and fires, and a special constable supporting domestic violence victims.

Superintendent Rogerson expressed his pride in the recipients, stating: "We have recognised acts of bravery, compassion, professionalism and determination that have made a genuine difference to people's lives and to the communities we serve."

Members of the Southern Business Support Team, Antonia Early, Susana El Din Ruiz, and Josie McFarlane, were commended for ensuring a smooth transition from Parkside to Milton Police Station, minimising disruption to frontline policing.

Special Constable Sophie Trippett received recognition for her more than 80 hours of service to the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme, supporting victims through difficult situations.

Police Constable Janine Hagger was praised for her efforts in reducing deliberate fires at Grunty Fen landfill site by 81 per cent, significantly easing pressure on emergency services.

Detention Officers Katie-Louise White and David Foy were celebrated for their commitment to detainee welfare in custody.

Volunteer Police Cadet leader Patrick Kadewere received recognition for his dedication to supporting young cadets.

Several awards highlighted acts of bravery in life-threatening situations.

Police Constables Will Carr, Alexander Manning, and Liam Wells were commended for evacuating a retirement complex during a rapidly spreading grass fire.

Police Constables Jonathan Moesbauer and Kacper Czerenkiewicz were praised for rescuing a woman from a river in crisis.

The awards also recognised the contribution of local resident Cheryl Boaz, who helped officers support a vulnerable woman in Cambridge.

The commendations highlighted the diverse ways people contribute to community safety, from emergency responses to long-term problem-solving and public service.

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