Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP today joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll to recognise a group of Queensland Police Service (QPS) officers and staff members for their contributions to the service.
Today’s ceremony was Commissioner Carroll’s first opportunity in her new role to host an awards ceremony at Police Headquarters.
Minister Ryan had the honour of presenting the two national-level awards to those in receipt of the National Police Service Medal, awarded after 15 years of service as well as the National Medal and Clasps, also awarded after 15 years of service.
Minister Ryan also assisted Commissioner Carroll with the presentation of all other awards for a range of levels of service and achievement.
The National Police Service Medal, recognising a police officer’s past and future commitment to give ethical and diligent service was awarded to former Sergeant James Hermiston, Sergeant Rowena Hardiker and Detective Senior Constable Fiona