Police officers, staff and volunteers from across the region gathered for the last awards ceremony of the year.

Twenty-four officers were recognised at the Force Awards Ceremony at Pool Innovation Centre, celebrating their commitment, professionalism, quick thinking and often live-saving actions.

Among them was DC Claire Trengove based in Camborne and Redruth who received a Chief Superintendent’s Commendation for an investigation focussed on the possession of indecent images of child abuse.

DC Trengove took charge of the case with an early arrest, organising medicals of the victim and sibling, also ascertaining the accused was breaking bail conditions and spending time with young people. The offender pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 11 years and four years on license.

DC Trengove recognised the significant emotional impact on the victim, the family and risk to the wider community and ensured the victim needs remained at the forefront of the investigation.

Tri Service support officer Adrian Hart was awarded a Chief Superintendent’s Commendation for his selfless actions when stepping in to save a man’s life after a 999 call about a suspected heart attack. 

Despite being off duty, after finding no ambulances were available to attend, he left home to collect his medical kit and promptly arrived at the man’s home in Hayle to provide first aid to the casualty, stabilise him and then escort the man to hospital.

Tri-Service support officer Adrian Hart receives his Chief Superintendent’s Commendation from CS Ben Deer
Tri-Service support officer Adrian Hart receives his Chief Superintendent’s Commendation from CS Ben Deer (Devon & Cornwall Police)

Superintendent Certificates were awarded to PCs Taome Thomson, Mesha Wardman and Chris Braddon (Camborne), PCs Dean Martin and Claudette Jordan (Truro), PCSO Richard Hill (Tregony), Sgt Billy Elliot and PCs Darren Palmer, David Pettigrew, and Mike Craig (Bodmin), DC Neil Goddard (Penzance), DI Chris Donald and DC Alistair Ispas-Hellyar and Amy Edwards (Newquay, Bodmin & St Austell) and DC Joy Martin (Pool).

Chief Superintendent Ben Deer, commander for the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly police teams said: “I am incredibly proud of the dedication and professionalism of our officers and staff who work so hard to keep Cornwall one of the safest places in the country.

“Every day our team protect and safeguard our communities whilst pursuing criminals and undertaking complex investigations. Our officers are often the first on the scene in dangerous situations. Thanks to their quick-thinking actions, they saved lives, brought criminals to justice, supported victims of crime and educated young people about our community role.

“We appreciate the Vice-Lord Lieutenant James Williams joining us in Pool as we recognised the exemplar work of the Cornwall & Isles of Scilly police team.”