Metropolitan Police officers and staff have been recognised for their services to policing in the UK King’s New Year Honours List.
The recipients come from across all ranks of the organisation and reflect the bravery, compassion and commitment to public service of our people.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said, “I am pleased to see so many of our remarkable people recognised for their public service and bravery in The King’s New Year Honours List. These are important awards which demonstrate the massive impact that policing has on public life, as well as the sheer diversity of the work we do.”
Rowley added, “In this year’s list we see operational excellence recognised in solving murders, frontline incident management and leadership on issues of national importance – alongside supporting colleagues such as those with PTSD or leading crime prevention efforts with young people.
“I am privileged to work with such excellent people and the Metropolitan Police is lucky to have them.”
The recipients are:
Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)
Jenny Leonard, Director of Operational Policing Law
For Services to Policing and to National Security, recognising national leadership in police law to protect the public, improve national security and pioneer innovative technology.
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Marek Regan, PCSO
For Services to Community Sports recognising 12 years of tireless work with community partners to establish a safe environment for young and vulnerable people to take part in sport and other activities like the Hampton Rangers Junior Football Club.
William Smith, PCSO
For Services to Policing recognising 20 years of working supporting the Whitton community, ensuring it is one of the safest within Greater London.
King’s Police Medal (KPM)
Matt Twist, Assistant Commissioner
For Distinguished Service to Policing recognising strategic leadership across a variety of challenging roles, and the ability to lead crucial national change in policing.
Mark O’Dell, Inspector
For Distinguished Service to Policing recognising 18 years of service to the community of Croydon as a frontline Incident Manager, and for supporting fellow officers to tackle trauma and PTSD.
Emma Harris, Detective Sergeant
For Distinguished Service to Policing recognising her sustained efforts to improve officer welfare, specifically about the risks of trauma when conducting investigations.
Matthew Hardcastle, Constable
For Distinguished Service to Policing recognising improvements to support for bereaved police families and colleagues at police funerals in addition to his main role as a traffic planner within Public Order Planning command.
Appointments in the Royal Victorian Order
Awarded by the Sovereign, independent of the Government, to recognise loyal service to the Monarchy
Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO)
Sergeant Neil Duncan March was made a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) for service in royalty and specialist protection.
Constable Ian Hadley Smith was made a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) for service in royalty and specialist protection.
Royal Victorian Medal (RVM) Silver
Constable Philip John Watkins received the Royal Victorian Medal (RVM) Silver for service in royalty and specialist protection.
