WMP officers nominated for Police Bravery Awards
22 June 2018
Richard Cooke, Chair of West Midlands Police Federation, said: “PC Meede and PC Jones showed real bravery in horrifying circumstances. Their heroic actions and professionalism went above and beyond the normal call of duty.”
PC Lee Jones and PC Richard Meede have been nominated to win an award at the 23rd Police Bravery Awards in London on 12 July. The awards are held by the Police Federation of England and Wales to honour and recognise police officers who performed outstanding acts of bravery while on or off duty, and are sponsored by Police Mutual.
Police had received a call regarding concerns for the safety of a man who lived on his own. He was recently bereaved, had a shotgun licence and had been drinking. PCs Meede and Jones went to the house, where the man allowed them to come inside. He then picked up a double-barrelled shotgun and pointed it directly at the officers.
PC Meede grabbed hold of the shotgun barrel and pulled the gun away from the man’s grasp, while PC Jones grabbed the offender around the neck to subdue him and stop any further action. The man was arrested, handcuffed and taken into custody. The shotgun was later found to be loaded with cartridges.
Stephen Mann, CEO of Police Mutual, said: “Police Mutual is very proud to be supporting the Police Bravery Awards for the tenth consecutive year. To all of you who have been nominated, be proud of yourselves and your achievements. When it mattered most, you stepped up. You proved that your commitment to keeping the public safe did not waver, even when tested in the most trying of circumstances. At Police Mutual, my colleagues and I are deeply honoured to be able to show our appreciation for your bravery in keeping us safe.”
For further information, or to arrange an interview with the officer(s) involved or the federation, please contact: Richard Cooke, Chair, West Midlands Police Federation. Email RCooke@westmids.polfed.org or telephone 0121 700 1200.
