South Wales Police Federation chair Phil Walker has congratulated Chief Constable Jeremy Vaughan on being awarded the King’s Police Medal.

 

Jeremy has been recognised in the New Year’s Honours for almost 30 years of distinguished service to policing.

 

Phil said: “On behalf of South Wales Police Federation, I congratulate Jeremy on his King’s Police Medal.

 

“He has given almost 30 years of outstanding service to the people and communities of South Wales and North Wales, and has made a significant contribution to policing in Wales as a whole.

 

 

 

“He leads and represents our Force with commitment, dedication, and openness, and treats everyone with dignity and respect.

 

“His honour is thoroughly deserved.”

 

The King’s Police Medal is awarded to members of the police service in all four nations of the United Kingdom for a specially distinguished record in police specific services of conspicuous merit.

 

 

Jeremy began his policing career in 1996 with North Wales Police, where served across a number of roles for 20 years, working up to the rank of Chief Superintendent.

 

He transferred to South Wales Police in 2016 as Assistant Chief Constable before being promoted to Deputy Chief Constable in 2019 and then to Chief Constable in 2020.

 

In addition to his force responsibilities, Jeremy is the UK Police lead for Facial Matching (Identification). He is also the Welsh lead for gender equality.

 

Deputy Chief Constable Mark Travis said: “I know everyone in Team South Wales Police will wish to send our congratulations to the Chief Constable for being awarded the King’s Police Medal.

 

“It is worthy recognition of his years of service to policing in Wales and across the UK, his leadership, and his determination both to support his officers, staff and volunteers in South Wales Police, and to ensure that we as an organisation serve the communities of South Wales as our first priority.

 

“Through his leadership, the Chief has sought constantly to improve policing, and has been a real champion for race and gender equality and the Welsh language. He has shown huge commitment to serving the public, compassion in support of our staff, and strong leadership through the challenges our force, and the communities we serve, have faced.

 

 

“We are thrilled that he has been recognised today.”

 

Neighbourhood support officer Carly Hart has been awarded the British Empire Medal for services to policing and to the community in Cardiff.

 

Alun Michael, the former South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner, has been made an OBE for services to public safety.

 

Phil said: “On behalf of the Federation I congratulate Carly. Our neighbourhood support officers do a priceless job in supporting our members and it’s great to see that being formally recognised.

 

“I also send our congratulations to Alun Michael. He was a strong advocate for policing and made difficult decisions during his tenure to try to ensure financial support for the Force and to retain officer and staff numbers.

 

“He was also vocal in supporting our calls for reform of the way policing in this country is funded.”