Elizabeth Emblem for PC Kenneth Adams

19 January 2026

The family of PC Kenneth Adams, of Hampshire Constabulary, are to be awarded the Elizabeth Emblem.

PC Adams died in September 1982 when the police vehicle he was in crashed during a pursuit in thick fog.

His family is one of 30 whose loved one’s sacrifice has been recognised by the King.

Other recipients include the families of DC Mick Swindells, of West Midlands Police; PC Alan McMurray, of Lothian and Borders Police; and PC Sandra Edwards, of South Yorkshire Police.

Also receiving the award will be the families of fallen officers PC Laurence Brown, of the Metropolitan Police; PC John Alcock, of Grampian Police; PC Andrew Winterburn, of West Yorkshire Police; and from Norfolk Constabulary PC Bernard Brown, PC David Protheroe Davies and DC Terence Glister.

The Elizabeth Emblem recognises the sacrifices made by public servants who have lost their lives as a result of their duty. It is the civilian equivalent of the Elizabeth Cross, which recognises members of the UK Armed Forces who died in action or as a result of a terrorist attack.

This is the third list of Elizabeth Emblem recipients to be published. The next of kin are awarded the national form of recognition.

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 of the Emblem.

It includes a pin to allow the award to be worn on clothing by the next of kin of the deceased.

The full list of those to be awarded the Elizabeth Emblem is here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-elizabeth-emblem-application-guidance-and-eligibility/list-of-recipients-of-the-elizabeth-emblem-15th-january-2026