Officers from the Moreton District were recognised for their bravery, dedication, and significant years of service at the Moreton District Awards Ceremony on November 6.
Acting Assistant Commissioner Glen Morris presented 61 awards including a bravery award, the National Service Medals, State Service Medals, and Special Awards including the Dave Masters Award.
"We recognised the exceptional service and commitment of officers and staff of the Queensland Police Service with the presentation of National and Queensland Police Service awards," A/Assistant Commissioner Morris said.
"These awards acknowledge the dedication and commitment shown by the recipients to their duties and I thank them for their service to the Queensland Police Service and to the greater community".
Five officers received the National Police Service Medal, eleven were awarded National Medals and Clasps, and one officer was awarded a bravery medal.
Senior Constable George Lang received the bravery medal for his quick thinking, brave and selfless actions in protecting the lives of his fellow officers and the community at Redcliffe in 2021.
On September 21, 2021 Senior Constable Lang disarmed an armed person who had crashed into a parked car at the front of the Redcliffe Police Station.
Senior Constable Lang, who was unarmed, attended when he heard the crash while working in the Redcliffe Watch house. Senior Constable Lang bravely wrestled alone with the armed offender after two other officers were threatened at gun point.
"When I was informed that I was receiving the bravery award, I felt very honoured," Senior Constable Lang said.
"I'm not sure if proud is the right word to describe what I did. I never thought I would ever be in a situation like that.
"As a QPS member, when our backs are against the wall, we will all dig deep to help each other to the best of our abilities."
The Queensland Police Service Medals and Clasps were awarded to 22 members of the QPS, in recognition of their ethical service and contributions.
Administration staff member Leanne Binnie from Petrie station was awarded her 45 year service clasp along with Inspector Darren Smith, Acting Superintendent Paul Ready and Detective Senior Sergeant Tony Green receiving their 35 year clasps.
District Officer Certificates were issued to seven police officers, one staff member and two Justices of the Peace for their commitment, dedication and tenacity of purpose to their duties or in responding to an incident in the community.
Two members of the State Emergency Service, Local Controller Sean Harrop and Volunteer Mitchell Child were also recipients of the District Office Certificate for their assistance in a land search at Ningi in response to a murder investigation where critical evidence was located.
Other special awards presented included Officers of the Year awards, the Perry Irwin Perpetual Award and the David Masters Award.
Senior Constable Jimmy Griffiths from the Moreton Dog Squad was awarded the David Masters Award in recognition of service to the community and his colleagues.
Griffiths is a regular at the Queensland Children's hospital, where he visits the sick children and also fulfils 'Make A Wish' requests, mostly in his own time.
The compassion and empathy that he displays, along with his commitment to keeping the Queensland community safe makes him a well deserved recipient of the Dave Masters Award.
The Moreton District Tactical Crime Squad was awarded the Perry Irwin Perpetual Award in recognition of the outstanding efforts of officers within that section.
The unit have successfully delivered effective and responsive policing services across the Moreton Police District, which have contributed to the prevention and disruption of criminal offending in our community.
Other members who received Officer of the Year awards included:
- Moreton North Officer of the Year – Constable Krystal Barker
- Peninsula Officer of the Year – Sergeant Siva Chetty
- Pine Rivers Officer of the Year – Senior Constable Adrian King
- Crime Group Officers of the Year – Detective Sergeant Kim Rasker, Detective Senior Constable Jade Fleming
- Support Services Officer of the Year – Sergeant Jason Austin
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