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without aggression, duty without reward. Today, PC Trevor Lock’s actions remain


a case study in policing under extreme duress. His ability to manage fear, assess danger, and protect civilians in a hostile environment speaks to the level of professionalism that every police officer strives to uphold. In 2016, the Police Bravery


Awards recognised Lock’s actions as among the most courageous in British policing history. Though the award came years after the siege, it was a powerful reminder that such acts are never forgotten. At the ceremony, then-Police


For younger officers attending the event, Lock’s example served as both inspiration and benchmark. His story continues to be taught in police colleges and counter-terror training scenarios across the UK. It is all too easy, in today’s fast-paced


“PC Trevor Lock stood firm when everything around him was in chaos. He showed the kind of bravery that goes beyond duty.”


Federation Chair Steve White said: “PC Trevor Lock stood firm when everything around him was in chaos. He showed the kind of bravery that goes beyond duty—a willingness to risk his own life to save others, without hesitation or hope of reward.”


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world, to forget the names and stories of those who quietly held the line in moments of national crisis. But Trevor Lock’s legacy reminds us of the essential human core of policing. It is a profession that asks much—sometimes everything— and in rare moments, someone rises above even those expectations. In the life and service of PC Trevor Lock,


we are reminded that bravery often looks like calm in the eye of a storm, and that heroism can wear a quiet face. He may not have seen himself as a hero, but the policing community—and the nation—certainly did. The Police Bravery Awards, hosted annually by the Police Federation of England and Wales, continue to honour officers like Trevor Lock, whose actions exemplify courage and dedication under extraordinary circumstances. PC Lock’s


legacy lives on in these awards, inspiring a new generation of officers to serve with the same selflessness and resolve that defined his career. As we reflect on his service, we remember that behind every headline and historic moment stands a person—an officer—who made a choice to act. Trevor Lock chose courage. We honour him still.


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