2025 POLICE BRAVERY AWARDS
by the missing person at a golf course in Cwmbran. As the officer approached the
car and speaking to the man inside to provide support and reassurance to him, the car ignited. Joined by PC Higgins (right), PC Jenkins-Murphy (below) and SC Lee (below right), these four officers managed to get the
man out of the car before attempting to extinguishing the fire.
Conscious of the risks posed by the car, including that it may explode, these officers worked tirelessly to keep everyone
HAMPSHIRE A team of PCs (pictured below) have been commended for their courage for their involvement in an incident where they were threatened by a suspect armed with a rifle. On 22 September 2023, officers from the Dog Section Unit, District Policing Team, and Neighbourhood Policing Team attended an address in Yateley, to investigate alleged dangerous dog offences. The purpose of the visit was to inform the occupants their dog would be seized and due process would follow. Upon arrival, the officers demonstrated professionalism and
clear communication in an emotionally-charged scenario. Unbeknownst to them, one occupant armed himself with a long-barrel rifle and threatened to shoot PC Tom Brown from behind a door. After making the threat, the suspect aimed the firearm at PC Brown, who retreated from the hallway. PC Lance Plummer from the Dog Section took the lead, advancing forward and providing clear direction to the suspect while drawing his Taser.
When the firearm was raised in PC Plummer’s direction, he
safe, including other officers who attended and the man who was pulled from the burning car. He was taken to hospital in Swansea for treatment, where he sadly later died from his injuries sustained in the fire.
tasered the suspect. PC Brown supported PC Plummer with his PAVA drawn. PC Plummer’s actions were selfless, prioritising his colleagues’ safety over his own. PC Brown demonstrated courage by supporting PC Plummer despite the threat. After eliminating the threat, PC Plummer immediately considered the suspect’s welfare and provided first aid. PC Fran McWade secured the firearm and safeguarded the
Hampshire police nominees. Left
to right: PC Tom Brown, PC Lance Plummer and PC Fran McWade
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