Crest
Isle of Man Government
Reiltys Ellan Vannin
Isle of Man Government Crest

Police

Isle of Man Constabulary

Isle of Man Constabulary

Police Awards Ceremony 2008

The annual Police Awards ceremony was held on Thursday 7th February 2008 at the Sefton Hotel, Douglas. The following awards were presented to employees of the Isle of Man Constabulary and members of the public who have made an outstanding contribution to the Manx community over the past year. All photos courtesy of IoM Newspapers.

SPECIAL CONSTABULARY LONG SERVICE MEDAL was presented to officers who have completed 9 years’ exemplary service to the public. Recipients were: Ron Ellison, Alan Wade, Bev Fellows, Malcolm Walkden, Garth Faragher and Sid Bell.

Sgt Quilliam and familyPOLICE LONG SERVICE & GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL This medal was inaugurated by King George VI in 1951 and is presented under Royal Warrant to police officers who have completed 22 years’ police service in recognition of exemplary service to the public. This year medals were awarded to Deputy Chief Constable Gary Roberts, Inspector Paul Cubbon, Detective Sergeant Mike Venables, Sergeant George Quilliam (pictured right), Detective Constable Iain Cuthbert and Constable Colin Kelly.

CHIEF CONSTABLE’S CERTIFICATE OF MERIT

CHIEF CONSTABLE’S CERTIFICATE OF COMMENDATION

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE AWARD TROPHY

Mayor of Douglas Colin Cain, PC Bruce Nelson and Chris PycroThis was awarded to SHOPWATCH for developing an effective and meaningful partnership between the police and the community aimed at enhancing community safety and bringing about mutual understanding. SHOPWATCH (comprising Douglas Retailers’ Association, Douglas Development Partnership, Douglas Borough Council, Constables Gareth Leather and Bruce Nelson) is a joint crime reduction and community safety scheme which sends out the message that shoplifters are not welcome in Douglas. Its members have made a significant contribution working with the police in both preventing and detecting theft from shops. Since its launch in February 2006 the detection rate for recorded thefts from shops has risen from 50% to over 80% therefore it is clear that partnership working is effective.

THE RICHARD KENNAUGH TROPHY Following the tragic death of Constable Kennaugh, his family asked for him to be remembered by the annual presentation of this cup awarded to the Probationer who has shown the most promise, aptitude and enthusiasm during their training months. This year's recipient was Constable Karl Breadner

THE CHIEF CONSTABLE’S CUP (SPECIAL CONSTABULARY) Awarded to the recruits having achieved the highest marks on the induction course: Special Constable Aileen Fraser, Special Constable John Hockaday and Special Constable David Watts.

ISLE OF MAN POLICE FEDERATION CUP FOR SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC Awarded for consistently high levels of service to the public: Special Constable Sidney Bell

Jeff Black presents IoM trophy to Community Officer of the yCOMMUNITY POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR Awarded by Isle of Man Newspapers on public nomination to the officer deemed to have contributed most to community policing in the last 12 months: Constable Stuart Clague.

Lt. Col. ROY LEEDER TROPHY Previous Commander of the Special Constabulary, Lieutenant Colonel Roy Leeder initiated this trophy to be awarded to the best achiever in the Isle of Man Special Constabulary Special: Constable Malcolm Walkden.

R. K. EASON TROPHY This Trophy was donated to the Isle of Man Constabulary in 1969 by the High Bailiff Mr R. K. Eason in appreciation of the Service during his time in office. He asked it be awarded to one or more officers who contributed the most outstanding performance in the fields of Police Service (in all aspects): Constable Alan Jones.

ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY AWARDS The Testimonial on Parchment is awarded where someone has put themselves in danger to save, or attempt to save, someone else. Many of the awards go to people who have swum to the rescue of someone else - in a quarry, a lake, a river or at sea. The recipients were:

Download BrowseAloudTerms & Conditions©2008 Isle of Man Government