15 Police receive an inaugural Police Fellowship

Fifteen Police staff have today been awarded for their work with the opportunity to travel and study internationally.

Eleven constabulary and four non-constabulary staff from around the country received their awards from Sir Noel Robinson, chairman of the Sir Woolf Fisher Trust, in Wellington today.

“Today’s Fellows were nominated by their colleagues and many nominations included letters of support from members of the community,” says Commissioner Mike Bush.

“That is the greatest acknowledgement you can get.”

Today’s recipients are the first to ever receive such an award.

Fellowships recognise Police employees for their sustained excellence and dedication to New Zealand Police and our communities.

They also recognise the invaluable support of partners and families who enable Police staff to give their best to the job.

“The hard work and dedication of Police employees can often go unrecognised,” says Sir Noel Robinson.

“Through the Sir Woolf Fisher Trust Police Fellowships, we wish to establish an enduring legacy to reward excellence in service, and to encourage the ongoing development of policing practice in New Zealand.”

Among those present was Hon.

Kelvin Davis who spoke to recipients about his personal experience as Sir Woolf Fisher Education Fellow.

List of 2018 Sir Woolf Fisher Trust Police Fellows:

Sergeant Bernadette Boyle, Eastern

Constable Aaron Campbell, Canterbury

Senior Constable Richard Collier, Waikato

Detective Senior Sergeant Jacqueline Corner, Tasman

Sergeant Scott Dixon, Counties Manukau

Senior Constable Atawhai Henare, Northland

Senior Constable Rowena Jones, Northland

Ms Ashleigh Lowe, Counties Manukau

Senior Sergeant Caroline Martin, Wellington

Inspector Chris McLellan, Northland

Ms Gabrielle Quirke, Central

Inspector Kelly Ryan, Police National Headquarters

Mr David Scott, Police National Headquarters

Senior Constable Blair Spalding, Waikato

Ms Denise Tizard, Police National Headquarters

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