Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services, the Honourable Mark Ryan MP, and Commissioner Katarina Carroll have congratulated the Queensland Police Service (QPS) Officers who received Australian Bravery Decorations in honour of their heroic efforts.
A total of five officers have received medals and citations as part of the Australian Bravery Decorations, announced by the Governor-General, His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd).
The awards honour those across Australia for their selfless actions in times of danger and threat, celebrating their bravery and the example they set.
Commissioner Carroll said the QPS recipients of the Bravery Medals had shown great bravery in the face of extreme danger.
“Senior Sergeant Bradyn Murphy from the Gold Coast District Road Policing Unit has been recognised for his actions during the apprehension of two armed offenders following a high-speed vehicle pursuit near Tweed Heads in New South Wales on February 5, 2015,” Commissioner Carroll said.
Senior Sergeant Bradyn Murphy (pictured) received both a Bravery Medal and a Group Bravery Citation for his