MEDALS FOR HEROES
launched the Medals for Heroes campaign two years ago which was built upon campaigning we pioneered two years before that, so I’m delighted by the news that this work (of four years) has contributed towards the Emblem’s introduction.” John added: “I’d especially like to thank
all of those who have joined with us in our call for a formal State recognition. Many colleagues have worked with us on this, and I’d like to especially thank all the National Board members and branch officials who fully supported the initiative on behalf of the membership. I’m also grateful to the team in Wales who secured support from the highest levels and I know they have also offered a great deal of personal support to Bryn Hughes throughout the campaign.” Speaking to POLICE, Bryn Hughes said: “Nicola and Fiona went to work that day wearing the crown and they lost their lives while responding to what they thought was a call for help from a member of the public. To receive this news that their sacrifice is to be formally recognised by the Crown and State is overwhelming. I meet with many other families of fallen officers and I’m sure that they too will be thankful for this formal recognition.”
PFEW National Chair Steve Hartshorn
said: “The news of the introduction of the Elizabeth Emblem will mean a lot to our members. The role of a police officer is complex, difficult and sometimes dangerous and this announcement acknowledges that in the most tragic of circumstances, an officer’s family will receive formal State recognition for their loved ones sacrifice.” PFEW CEO Mukund Krishna commented: “I am delighted to hear the announcement of the introduction of the Elizabeth Emblem. The work put into this from a large number of PFEW Reps and staff from around England and Wales has undoubtably played a large part in its introduction. I’d particularly like to add that the Police Federation of England and Wales has led from the front on this campaign. We pioneered it and we have facilitated some very effective partnerships through the past four years. We should take pride in what has been achieved here.”
THE EMBLEM Families of fallen police officers, and members of UK emergency services, can retrospectively apply for the Emblem via the
GOV.UK website. Applications can be made
back to 1948 and the framework for the recognition is closely mirrored to that of the Elizabeth Cross which is awarded to the next of kin of military personnel who die in action. The design of the Emblem incorporates a rosemary wreath, a traditional symbol of remembrance, which surrounds the Tudor Crown. It is inscribed with ‘For A Life Given In Service’, and will have the name of the person for whom it is in memoriam inscribed on the reverse. It will include a pin to allow the award to be worn on clothing by the next of kin of the deceased.
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