Cambridgeshire Police officers commended after saving life of teenage girl on A14

A team of Cambridgeshire Police officers who played key roles in rescuing a teenager have been commended.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th May 2018, 10:17 BST
Updated 4th May 2018, 10:22 BST
The lifesaving group of officers received their commendations from dignitaries at an awards ceremony in HuntingdonThe lifesaving group of officers received their commendations from dignitaries at an awards ceremony in Huntingdon
The lifesaving group of officers received their commendations from dignitaries at an awards ceremony in Huntingdon

Supervisor Sergeant Mark Rabel deployed officers to a bridge over the A14 in October last year following reports of concern for the woman’s welfare.

PCs Dougie McColm, Eleanor Bacchus Adam Catling, Louise Henry, Brad Munday, Alex Moreton, Charlie Mitton, Simon Anker and Tom Sheridan all played a part in bringing the woman to safety.

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Between them they stopped six lanes of traffic, administered first aid, kept her relatives calm and pulled her to safety.

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Cambridgeshire Police officers who were rewarded for their Long ServiceCambridgeshire Police officers who were rewarded for their Long Service
Cambridgeshire Police officers who were rewarded for their Long Service

Chief Constable Alec Wood said: “It is clear the officers’ actions saved a life. They took extraordinary risks to keep a vulnerable person safe. The exceptional level of professionalism was far above that normally expected of their rank and experience.”

The Chief Constable’s Commendations Ceremony was held at the police headquarters in Huntingdon last night (3 May) where he presented awards to police personnel and members of the public in front of an audience of friends and family.

Mr Wood said: “Last night we heard stories of remarkable and selfless acts, and those who have worked in difficult situations. They all deserved the recognition they were given. My personal thanks and congratulations go to each and every one of them.”

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Police and Crime Commissioner Jason Ablewhite added: “It is hugely inspiring and indeed humbling to hear just how far each of the recipients go to protect people in our communities. What they do on a daily basis is outstanding and makes me very proud.”

The award recipients of the awards are:

Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

PC Leo BakerChief Insp Kate FirmanPC Ian GraySgt Clare MeadDI Iain MoorPC Jonathan MorrisPC Jason PorterChief Insp Marcia-Jayne PringleDC Helen Roseman

Police staff Long Service award

Tara LangwadeJennifer SlingsbyStephen SmithLorraine Sturgeon

Special Constabulary and volunteers Long Service award

SC Dani WaplesS/Insp Susan SpeechleyS/Sgt Tony BoltonSC Huw Parry-JonesAssistant Chief Officer Alex WaldenVolunteer Countryside Watch Co-ordinator Ellen Muirhead

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CommendationsPC Louise HenryPC Alex MoretonSgt Mark RabelPC Charlie MittonPC Dougie McColmPC Eleanor BacchusPC Simon AnkerPC Adam CatlingPC Brad MundayPC Tom Sheridan

Resuscitation CertificateNicky Alexander Geraldine Wells

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