Achievement Recognised At GMP Awards Ceremony
Thursday, 06 May, 2010
Greater Manchester Police officers and staff were awarded commendations for bravery along with long service and good conduct by the Chief Constable Peter Fahy at a recent award ceremony.
Among the recipients were Sergeant Christopher Flint and Constable Phillip Bainbridge who were presented with the John Egerton Trophy from Chief Constable Peter Fahy and Mrs Joan Egerton for their outstanding courage and bravery when they detained a violent man.
Chief Inspector Stephen Eckersley, Sergeant Joseph Hull and Sergeant Christopher Owen received a Chief Constable's Commendation for their outstanding commitment and dedication during Operation viola, an investigation into the shooting of Ucal Chin and Tyrone Gilbert, by members of the Gooch Gang.
Constable Mark Flanagan received a Chief Constable's commendation for his courage and professionalism after rescuing a woman from an overturned smoking car when off duty.
Dr Choudhury from the Occupational Health and Welfare Unit also received a Chief Constable's commendation after an astonishing 52 years service as a Police Surgeon.
Chief Inspector Bernice Woods was awarded a Third Bar for her dedication after 40 years service as a special constable on the Rochdale division. As well as her duties at Rochdale, Bernice also helped with the training of new recruits.
