Rewarding more junior ranked officers with the QPM

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Rewarding more junior ranked officers with the QPM

Home Secretary Amber Rudd writes for PoliceOracle.com about changes to the honours system.

Home Secretary Amber Rudd says it is important to give recognition for the work officers do

Date - 30th December 2016
By - Amber Rudd

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It will never be possible to identify and fully reward the courage, dedication and professionalism of every police officer deserving of recognition in the New Year’s honours list. But looking through the list of officers to be honoured with...

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