On this day, our Chairman, Geraldine Winner, accompanied by trustee Ben Jasper, attended the commendation ceremony for the Metropolitan Police Specialist Crime Directorate.
Today we unveiled our memorial to PC Andrew Harper of Thames Valley Police at The Foxbury near Reading Town Hall where the ceremony was held.
PC Harper was killed near Sulhamstead, Berkshire responding to a report of the theft of a quad bike.
Andrew was just twenty eight years of age.
The Chairman and Trustees are pleased to offer congratulations to our Patron, Sir Andy Cooke QPM DL, who attended Windsor Castle to receive his knighthood. The investiture was performed by HRH The Prince of Wales on 12th February 2025.
Our Chairman and Board of Trustees offer heartfelt congratulations to our Patron, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services, Andy Cooke QPM DL on being awarded a knighthood for services to policing and to public service in the King’s New Year Honours List.
Today we unveiled our memorial to Sergeant Matiu Ratana at Berin Underwood House (Croydon Custody Centre), 90 Windmill Road, Croydon CR0 2XP.
Sergeant Ratana was shot dead whilst approaching a suspect at The Metropolitan Police Custody Centre, Windmill Road, Croydon.
Matiu was fifty four years old.
Today we unveiled our memorial to PC John Schofield of Surrey Constabulary on Croydon Road at the junction with Tillingdown Hill, Caterham, Surrey CR3 6PL.
PC Schofield was fatally wounded when questioning a man carrying a bag who opened fire without warning.
John was just twenty seven years of age.