Meritorious Award Ceremony
On Thurday 3rd November, 2011 a Meritorious
Awards Ceremony took place at Police Headquarters.
The awards presented were:
- Lothian and Borders Police Meritorious Awards
- Chief Constable Commendations
- Royal Humane Society Awards
- The Society for the Preservation of Life from Fire
The ceremony recognises the achievements of
members of the public and police officers who showed extraordinary
courage, fortitude or presence of mind in real time dramatic
circumstances.
These outstanding acts covered a wide variety
of serious incidents, including rescue situations, members of
the public restraining violent persons, preventing suicides and
conducting CPR on seriously injured people.
Chief Constable David Strang said: “These awards provide an
opportunity to acknowledge exceptional public-spirited actions
towards those in need of help and assistance.”
