Wednesday, 13 June 2018 - 4:23pm |
Wellington

Brave cops win awards for outstanding work in Porirua at Wellington District award ceremony tomorrow

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Recognition and celebration for Police staff at the Wellington District Award Ceremony tomorrow

Twenty eight police staff will be recognised for their achievements at the Wellington District Awards Ceremony being held at the Te Rauparaha Arena Porirua tomorrow 14 June.

The awards ceremony will include the presentation of Long Service and Good Conduct medals (14, 21, 28, and 35 years), as well as District Commander’s Commendations to staff from Kapiti-Mana, Wairarapa, Hutt Valley and Wellington.

There will also be recognition in relation to the courageous actions of Wellington District staff involved in a tragic event in Porirua on the 22nd April 2016.

The ceremony will be attended by Mayor of Porirua Mike Tana, Acting Deputy Commissioner John Tims and Wellington District Commander Superintendent Sam Hoyle.

Media are invited to attend the ceremony at 2.00pm.

Media who are intending to come are asked to email Jillian.Reid@police.govt.nz and should arrive by 1.45pm at the foyer at Te Rauparaha Arena Porirua.

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Issued by Police Media Centre