LOCKERBIE POLICE OFFICER WINS BATON OF HONOUR
Written by author on May 17, 2016
A POLICE officer from the Dumfries and Galloway division of Police Scotland has won the prestigious Baton of Honour.
Constable Courtney Richards who has just finished her basic training at the Scottish Police College has won the award on course 3/16.
Constable Richards, who is 24 years completed the course on Friday and was presented with the Baton of Honour at her passing out parade by Assistant Chief Constable Higgins.
Courtney, who comes from Lockerbie will be stationed at Castle Douglas on her return to Division said: “It was a proud moment and I am truly honoured to have received this award. I am looking forward to a long career within the Police service and serving my local community.”
The baton of Honour is presented to the outstanding student during an officer’s basic training at the Scottish Police College at Tulliallan. Courtney was part of a course of 71 new police officers on the course from all over Scotland.
