A SPECIAL ceremony took place in Reading last week to thank people who had gone above and beyond in the fight against crime.
The Commanders Commendation took place on Wednesday, March 16, at Reading Police Station, with awards being presented to officers and the public to thank them for the contributions they had made to the community.
Thames Valley Police said that some of the work undertaken by police staff includes efforts to reduce the exploitation of children in county drug lines and protecting vulnerable people.
Problem Solving Team 2 were commended for their part as a team that seized and dismantled 10 Cannabis factories, along the way arresting, charging and remanding offenders in an organised crime group.
A Police Constable was commended for her work on an investigation involving a violent offender. It was a complex investigation and the force said that she demonstrated force principles in taking pride in delivering a high-quality service, the offender received a custodial sentence.
Two Police Constables and one Special Constable were commended for consistently demonstrating the force principle of taking pride in delivering a high quality service.
A Police Constable was commended for making an outstanding contribution to the Smarter Resolution Team, ensuring an exceptional service is provided to the public.
And members of the public were also recognised for their actions, including saving lives and bringing offenders to justice.
The included a man who was commended for assisting officers by identifying himself as an off- duty SCAS paramedic and helping a patient who needed medical attention.
The patient was abusive, but they built up a rapport with them and waited with the patient and officers for further assistance. He showed complete selflessness in his actions.
Staff from a shop in Broad Street, Reading, were commended for helping an elderly man who collapsed in their store.
The man suffered a cardiac arrest and the quick actions of the team, by providing first aid and CPR; assisted in the preservation of this man’s life.
Reading LPA Commander, Supt Raffield, said: “I am proud to be able to recognise the outstanding hard work and achievements by those I work alongside and members of the public.
“The awards that have been presented this evening show the pride and responsibility that people take on in their role within the community of Reading and I would like to say thank you to them all.”
