Officers and Civilian Volunteers Honoured for Exceptional Contributions to Policing in 2025 King’s New Year Honours List

31 December 2024

Police officers and civilians honoured in 2025 King’s New Year Honours.

The 2025 King’s New Year Honours List has recognised police officers and extraordinary civilian volunteers for their remarkable contributions to policing and the support of crime victims. The recipients, representing all ranks and roles within the policing family, exemplify the courage, compassion, and dedication required to keep communities safe and support those in need.

Acting National Chair Tiff Lynch congratulated all honourees, saying, “I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the police officers who have been recognised in the 2025 King’s New Year Honours List.

“This is a proud moment not only for the recipients but also for their families, colleagues, and communities. These honours highlight the exceptional dedication, bravery, and commitment to public service that our officers display daily, often in the most challenging and demanding circumstances.

“To be recognised in this way is a reflection of the high esteem in which you are held by the public and the Crown. It is also a reminder of the vital role policing plays in keeping our communities safe.

“On behalf of the Police Federation of England and Wales, I thank you for your extraordinary contributions and congratulate you on this well-deserved recognition.”

Among those honoured this year are Inspector Mark Jeffrey O’Dell, Constable Matthew Hardcastle, and Detective Sergeant Emma Laura Harris of the Metropolitan Police Service, who were awarded the prestigious King’s Police Medal (KPM) for Services to Policing.

Commenting on the honours, Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said, “I am pleased to see so many of our remarkable people recognised for their public service and bravery in The King’s New Year Honours List. These are important awards which demonstrate the massive impact that policing has on public life, as well as the sheer diversity of the work we do.

“In this year’s list, we see operational excellence recognised in solving murders, frontline incident management, and leadership on issues of national importance – alongside supporting colleagues such as those with PTSD or leading crime prevention efforts with young people. I am privileged to work with such excellent people, and the Metropolitan Police is lucky to have them.”

West Yorkshire Police officers were also celebrated, with Detective Inspector Justin Matthew Twigg, Detective Chief Superintendent Nicola Louise Bryar, and Assistant Chief Constable Mohammed Osman Khan receiving the King’s Police Medal for their exceptional service.

Chief Constable John Robins QPM DL expressed his pride in his team, saying, “I am delighted to see three of our officers recognised in this year’s Honours List. It is amazing to see three KPMs being awarded together, but this just demonstrates the calibre and experience we have here in West Yorkshire Police.

“Having commanded many critical incidents and operations, ACC Khan is held in the highest regard by his colleagues, our policing partners, civic leaders, and the communities of West Yorkshire. He exemplifies what it means to be a modern and inclusive role model, and he is the type of leader others aspire to be.

“DCS Bryar is an exceptional investigator, who recalibrated the force’s approach to non-recent CSE by putting the victims and survivors at the forefront of our investigative approach. Her work in this area resulted in West Yorkshire Police being recognised as one of the best in the country for tackling these horrendous types of crime.

“DCS Bryar is one of the hardest-working and tenacious senior investigating officers I have ever had the pleasure of working closely alongside.

“DS Twigg made an outstanding contribution to covert policing and tackling organised crime across West Yorkshire that will have benefits for decades to come. Highly regarded and respected at a force, regional, and national level, he has been called upon for his unflustered leadership and surveillance expertise, mentoring both junior and more senior officers alike. He has been a credit to our Regional Organised Crime Unit and is an exemplar of modern proactive covert policing.”

Mr Rodenhurst, who became Chief Constable of Bedfordshire Police in January 2023, after joining the force as Deputy Chief Constable in 2019, is also being honoured with the KPM.

Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard said: “A huge congratulations to Trevor for this well-deserved award.

“The KPM is one of the highest awards that senior police officers can receive, and in this case is an appropriate recognition for 30 years’ service to policing and the community. When I agreed to an extension of Trevor’s contract last month I did so in the knowledge that he is well regarded across the UK police services, in the Bedfordshire Police service, and across our county, and his commitment to Bedfordshire.

“This KPM validates this decision and above all, it recognises his contribution as an excellent police leader and public servant. It is both a tribute to him personally and to policing in our county and region. I am sure that his colleagues and our partners will wish to join me in congratulating Trevor.”

This year’s Honours List showcases the wide range of work undertaken by policing teams across the country, from frontline bravery to behind-the-scenes investigative excellence. Each recipient has demonstrated extraordinary commitment to public service, representing the best of the policing family and reinforcing the vital role they play in ensuring the safety and well-being of society.

Full list of all the police officers in England and Wales awarded in this year’s King’s New Year Honours:

KING’S POLICE MEDAL (KPM)

• Mark Colin Baker. lately Detective Chief Superintendent, Merseyside Police. (Merseyside)
• Nicola Louise Bryar. lately Detective Chief Superintendent, West Yorkshire Police. (West Yorkshire)
• Ross Dorman. lately Constable, Kent Police. (Kent)
• Matthew Hardcastle. Constable, Metropolitan Police Service.
• Emma Laura Harris. Detective Sergeant, Metropolitan Police Service.
• Gary Martin Haskins. Detective Superintendent, Avon and Somerset Police. (Somerset)
• Christopher Haward. Chief Constable, Lincolnshire Police / National Police Chiefs’ Council. (Lincolnshire)
• Ian William Hunter. lately Detective Chief Superintendent, Thames Valley Police.
• Mohammed Osman Khan. Assistant Chief Constable, West Yorkshire Police. (West Yorkshire)
• Mark Jeffrey O’Dell. Inspector, Metropolitan Police Service.
• Trevor Brian Rodenhurst. Chief Constable, Bedfordshire Police. (Bedfordshire)
• Kathryn Thacker. Detective Chief Superintendent, Norfolk Constabulary. (Norfolk)
• Justin Matthew Twigg. lately Detective Inspector, West Yorkshire Police. (West Yorkshire)
• Matthew Twist. Assistant Commissioner, Metropolitan Police Service.
• Jeremy Mark Vaughan. Chief Constable, South Wales Police. (South Wales)
• James Roger Weems. lately Chief Superintendent, Thames Valley Police.
• Michael Philip West. lately Detective Superintendent, Devon and Cornwall Police. (Cornwall)

 

 KNIGHTS BACHELOR

• Andrew Cooke QPM DL. HM Chief Inspector, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services. For services to Policing and to Public Service. (Liverpool, Merseyside)

 

ORDER OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE

• James Michael Douglas Thomson. Lately Chair, City of London Police Authority Board. For services to Policing and to Inclusion. (London, Greater London)

 

Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) 

• Jennifer Mary Julie Leonard. Director of Operational Policing Law, Metropolitan Police Service. For services to Policing and to National Security. (East Grinstead, West Sussex)
• David Edward Lloyd. Lately Police and Crime Commissioner, Hertfordshire. For services to Public Safety. (Tadcaster, North Yorkshire)
• Jenny Leonard, Director of Operational Policing Law For Services to Policing and to National Security, recognising national leadership in police law to protect the public, improve national security and pioneer innovative technology.
• Ian Cosh, Assistant Chief Officer, Greater Manchester Police, for Services to Policing

 

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)

• Kerry-Anne Cooper. Police Chaplin, Hertfordshire Constabulary. For services to the community in Hemel Hempstead. (Alford, Lincolnshire)
• Mark John Lay. National Drug Coordination Lead, National Police Chiefs Council. For services to Preventing Drug Related Deaths. (Bedford, Bedfordshire)
• Ronald McMurdie. Lately Special Chief Inspector, Hertfordshire Constabulary. For services to Policing. (Biggleswade, Bedfordshire)
• Desmond (Des) Brown, Founder, Growing Futures UK and Vice Chair, Independent Scrutiny of Police Powers Panel, Avon & Somerset Police, for Services to the Community of Avon & Somerset
• Imran Shah, Chair, Independent Advisory Group and Community Leader, West Yorkshire Police, for Services to Policing and the Community in West Yorkshire
• Andy Paget, Senior Force Chaplain, Avon & Somerset Police, for Services to Policing and to the Community of Avon & Somerset

 

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM)

• Douglas Sidney Allen. Police Support Volunteer, Avon and Somerset Police. For services to Policing and to the community in Somerset. (Chard, Somerset)
• Lynne Fairclough. Community Volunteer, Merseyside Police. For services to Policing and to the community in Merseyside. (Liverpool, Merseyside)
• Jeremy Nigel Holland. Police Support Volunteer, North Yorkshire Police. For services to Policing. (York, North Yorkshire)
• Marek Regan. Police Community Support Officer, Metropolitan Police Service. For services to Community Sport. (Epsom, Surrey)
• David Smith. Police Sergeant, North Wales Police. For services to the community in North Wales and to Charity. (Chester , Clwyd)
• William Smith. Police Community Support Officer, Metropolitan Police Service. For services to Policing. (London, Greater London)
• Rona Benson, CCTV Operator, Norfolk Constabulary, for Services to Policing and Crime Prevention
• Carly Hart, Neighbourhood Support Officer, Cardiff East South Wales Police, for Services to Policing and to the Local Community
• Jennifer Lamboll, Police Staff Supervisor, Contact Management Centre, Thames Valley Police, for Services to Policing

 

ROYAL VICTORIAN ORDER - THE ROYAL VICTORIAN ORDER - Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) 

• Neil Duncan March. Sergeant, Metropolitan Police Service. For services to Royalty and Specialist Protection.
• Ian Hadley Smith. Constable, Metropolitan Police Service. For services to Royalty and Specialist Protection.

 

ROYAL VICTORIAN MEDAL (RVM - Silver)

• Philip John Watkins. Constable, Metropolitan Police Service. For services to Royalty and Specialist Protection.