Officer who spoke out on domestic abuse gets Women In Policing award

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Officer who spoke out on domestic abuse gets Women In Policing award

An Avon and Somerset officer who spoke out about her experiences of domestic abuse to encourage colleagues to do the same has won the Federation's Outstanding Contribution to Women in Policing Award.

Ch Insp Sharon Baker with Avon and Somerset Police Federation Chair Iain Prideaux (right) and Chief Constable Andy Marsh (left)

Date - 9th June 2021
By - Chloe Livadeas

Chief Inspector Sharon Baker made a video about her own experience of living in an abusive relationship to assist officers and staff in similar situations. The video was called ‘It’s time to break the silence - I am the victim of...

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