A DEDICATED police officer who intervened to calm down a patient at Warwick Hospital despite being on maternity leave is among those to receive awards.
PC Kayleigh Macdonald was at the hospital’s A&E in February with her baby when she noticed another patient becoming increasingly hostile and resistant to officers accompanying her.
Despite being off duty, on maternity leave and without any protective equipment, Kayleigh made the difficult decision to intervene and gave her support to safeguard the individual and protect the welfare of other patients and families awaiting care. In the process, Kayleigh received an injury to her leg.
Kayleigh joined her fellow officers, staff and specials in receiving awards for their service to their communities at a special ceremony recently.
Chief constable Alex Franklin-Smith shared how very proud he was to recognise the very best of the force alongside heroic members of the public too.
The chief presented awards for courageous acts, recognising good work and congratulating members of the workforce for outstanding contributions to providing efficient and effective first-class professional services to Warwickshire Police and its communities.
Long service awards and good conduct medals were also awarded, along with a special constabulary long service medal for nine or more years’ service.
Police and crime commissioner Philip Seccombe said: “We’ve heard of the bravery of those who have confronted and contained serious violence.
“We also pay tribute to those who conduct painstaking investigations, bringing justice to those who need it most.
“My takeaway is that there is a remarkable bond between our police force and our communities. The selflessness displayed here reminds us that true partnership is built upon trust and respect.”
