Individuals from Guernsey Police, Fire & Rescue Service, Prison Service, and Guernsey Civil Protection have received medals recognising their long service and good conduct.
Recipients included members reaching milestones of 20, 30, and 40 years of service.
His Excellency, the Lieutenant Governor, Lieutenant General Richard Cripwell, awarded the medals to those being recognised, with their families and colleagues in attendance last week.
The recipients included:
Fire & Rescue: Station Officer Daniel Joyce received a 30-year bar to the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Prison Service: Custody Officer Steven Addison received the Prison Services (Operational Duties) Long Service and Good Conduct Medal.
Guernsey Police: Police Constables Andrew Bell and Philip Graves, and Detective Constables Martin Todd and Jack Wynn received the Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (20 years). Police Sergeant Ben Rowe received a 30-year bar, and Detective Inspector David Ecuyer received a 40-year bar to the same medal. Special Constable Emma Rayson received the Special Constabulary Long Service Medal.
Guernsey Civil Protection: Christine Grimes, Christine Guerin, Therese Guerin, Susan Ryde, and Civil Protection Officer Dave Hodge received the Committee for Home Affairs Meritorious Service Medal.
The awards ceremony highlighted some notable achievements, including for Detective Inspector David Ecuyer, formerly of the Kent Police, who was recognised for his work on terrorism investigations, including an IRA bombing, and serious organised crime. He received multiple commendations.
Retired Police Sergeant Ben Rowe was acknowledged for carrying the Guernsey Police Standard at significant London events including Remembrance and the Queen’s funeral, whilst Special Constable Emma Rayson was commended for over 18 years of service, dedicating significant time to the Guernsey Police.
His Excellency, Mr Cripwell congratulated all the recipients, and thanked them too.
“We all owe a significant debt of gratitude to these uniformed Officers for their unwavering contribution to our society. I am honoured to be able to recognise their service, as well as their many remarkable achievements, without which our community would be a very different place.
“I was delighted to meet members of Guernsey Civil Protection and Special Constabulary, whose dedication and enthusiasm provide vital support to our fulltime Emergency Services. They make a difference and I am grateful for all that they do to support our community.”
