QPS officers recognised as Everyday Heroes
Three Queensland police officers were announced this afternoon as the QBANK 2017 Everyday Heroes Awards winners.
The QBANK Everyday Heroes Awards is designed to recognise those who have made an outstanding contribution to the Queensland community. Eight of the 18 selected finalists were from the QPS.
Acting Commissioner Brett Pointing said the annual event provided a chance to acknowledge and thank those who dedicate their lives to making Queensland a safer community.
“I would like to congratulate those who have truly gone above and beyond both their professional and personal obligations to protect Queensland communities,” Acting Commissioner Pointing said.
“All nominees displayed an outstanding amount of courage, dedication and leadership and each are truly inspiring.”
Six awards were today conferred in the categories of Dedication, Working Together, Excellence, Ownership and Achievement. Three QPS officers were named winners for the Achievement, Dedication and Working Together award categories.
Senior Constable Catherine Nielsen is this year’s winner of the QBANK Everyday Hero Award for Dedication. @QldPolice #QBANKeverydayheroes pic.twitter.com/50mRxaC5NW
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Senior Constable Catherine Nielsen was awarded the 2017 QBANK Everyday Hero Award for Dedication. Senior Constable Catherine Nielsen demonstrated bravery during a tragic incident earlier this year, where her partner Senior Constable Brett Forte lost his life. Putting her life on the line, Senior Constable Nielsen showed dedication and loyalty to her service, colleagues and her community.
Miss Kelly Humphries is this year’s winner of the QBANK Everyday Hero Award for Excellence. @QldPolice #QBANKeverydayheroes pic.twitter.com/I1dYp47zft
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Senior Constable Kelly Chamberlain was awarded the 2017 QBANK Everyday Hero Award for Achievement. Senior Constable Kelly Humphries has been commended for her commitment to breaking the silence and cycles of sexual abuse. She has bravely shared her own story to raise awareness of the issue, speaking and volunteering at events in her community, as well as implementing a “Cyber Safety Child Protection Community Event” in her role as a School Based Police Officer in the Child Protection Unit of Logan.
Sergeant Scott McGrath is this year’s winner of the QBANK Everyday Hero Award for Working Together. @QldPolice #QBANKeverydayheroes pic.twitter.com/EDHmlvvakd
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Sergeant Scott McGrath is this year’s winner of the 2017 QBANK Everyday Hero Award for Working Together. Sergeant Scott McGrath is the Crime Prevention Coordinator for the Darling Downs unit and has been actively involved in the community for over 15 years. He generously gives his time to Crime Stoppers, PCYC and Goodwill Committee, as well as local school and sporting events. He is recognised for engaging and developing the community on and off duty.
Congratulations to the other finalists Senior Constable Kelly Chamberlain (achievement), Sergeant Melodie Mulder (dedication), Constable Josiah Rabone (excellence), Volunteer-in-Policing Ken Dickson (ownership) and Senior Sergeant Jim Bellos (working together).
Each award recipient was presented with a $1,000 prize with a further $1,000 donated to their charity of choice.
Source: Brisbane Crime Alert
