Brave police officers to be honoured at awards ceremony
The police service is gearing up for the biggest event of the year – the 19th national Police Bravery Awards.
The awards ceremony will take place on the evening of Thursday 16th October at Plaisterers’ Hall, London, following a daytime reception at 10 Downing Street.
66 officers from 31 forces across England and Wales are in the running to be crowned the bravest officer of the year.
Eight regional winners will be announced during the evening, followed by an overall winner.
The awards were established 19 years ago to pay tribute to the unsung heroes of the police service. The gala evening honours officers who put themselves at risk of death or serious harm performing their duties. It is organised by the Police Federation of England and Wales and sponsored by Police Mutual.
This year’s outstanding acts of heroism include flood rescues, arson attacks, river rescues, stopping a hit and run driver and confronting armed offenders.
