Tributes paid after death of popular and inspirational DC Alex Protts

20 January 2021

Tributes have been paid to Surrey Police DC Alex Protts, who sadly lost her battle with bowel cancer on Monday.

The popular officer – affectionately known as Prottsie – fought so courageously to overcome the illness.

Tributes have been flooding in to Alex from across the policing family.

Mel Warnes, Chair of Surrey Police Federation, said: “This is devastating news. Alex was an outstanding police officer. A tenacious and award winning detective. An inspirational human being.

“Alex was well known in Surrey Police and beyond for the work she did to educate people about bowel cancer and remaining so positive throughout her own illness.

“But we will never forget that she was an outstanding and award winning detective who loved being a police officer.  

“The tributes on Social Media show she obviously touched so many people and was a wonderful person who will be much missed.

“The thoughts of all at Surrey Police Federation and the officers we represent are with Alex’s family, friends and close colleagues at this terrible time.” 

In 2018, Alex was commended for her outstanding work in uncovering a complex human trafficking case and bringing the perpetrators to justice.

She received both a judge’s and Chief Constable’s commendation, as well as an award from the Police Federation National Detectives’ Forum for her incredible work - which she carried out while battling bowel cancer.