Shoreham resident commended for bravery

Mick Stevens, 45, was given the award for his brave and quick-thinking actions.

Mr Stevens helped police officers who were dealing with a public order incident involving several drunk and abusive youngsters in Shoreham High Street in April.

With total disregard for his own personal safety and without any prompting by the officers, Mr Stevens provided support to the police by helping to keep the aggressive youths away and calming others down until more officers arrived and brought the situation under control.

Award

Adur Chief Inspector James Asser, who presented Mr Stevens with the good citizen award, said: "Without Mr Stevens' valuable assistance, the situation could have been much worse."

Mr Stevens, who lives in Buckingham Road, said: "It's really nice to be labelled a good citizen and the award came as quite a surprise.

"I'm pleased I was able to help out successfully on that occasion."

Professionalism

The Adur district police awards were as follows '“ Adur PCs Sarah Tugwood and Ray Dalmon were commended for their professionalism and commitment after being confronted with a knife during the arrest of suspected thief.

PC Tugwood, who has just completed her formal police training, said: "It is really positive to have your actions recognised and awarded.

"This award will help to encourage and motivate me further in my career."

Commitment

Two Adur PCSOs received commitment awards for investigating and arresting people responsible for graffiti in the Adur area.

Ann Knight and Sally Tugnutt managed to obtain street intelligence from local youths which helped them identify a name for the person responsible for the mass of graffiti.

Chief Insp Asser said: "This investigation has produced a significant number of criminal detections and brought about a halt to graffiti within the local community.

"The damage was extensive and the subsequent sanctions imposed on those responsible are a testament to the officers' dedication and professionalism."

Courage

The awards, at Worthing police headquarters at Centenary House, Durrington, were presented by Sussex deputy chief constable Giles York and attended by Chief Superintendent Mark Streater, divisional commander for the West Downs division, which covers Adur, Arun and Worthing.

Chief Supt Streater said: "These awards are given for commitment, professionalism, courage and bravery and capture what lies at the heart of delivering modern-day policing across Sussex night and day; helping and keeping people safe.

"I am immensely proud of my staff's achievements."

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