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1. The Honours conferred in 1998/99 on police officers, support staff and special constabulary, once again recognise the widespread commitment to provide the public in Scotland with the very best police service possible.
| Queen's Birthday Honours List 1998 | ||
| G A Bennett, Deputy Chief Constable, Fife Constabulary |
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OBE |
| J G J Duncan, Superintendent, Grampian Police |
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MBE |
| V Smith, Constable, Tayside Police, |
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MBEX |
| J M Williamson, Special Constable, Fife Constabulary |
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MBEX |
| R L McMillan, Assistant Chief Constable, Tayside Police |
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QPM |
| J R H Shaw, Special Inspector, Strathclyde Police |
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QPM |
| New Year Honours List 1999 | ||
| Dr W J Rodger, Principal Scientist, Strrathclyde Police |
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OBE |
| D Davidson, Special Constable, Tayside Police |
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MBEX |
| J Fraser, Chairman,Scottish Police Federation |
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QPM |
| J L Duncan, Assistant Chief Constable, Strathclyde Police |
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QPM |
| M D Currie, Deputy Chief Constable, Central Scotland Police |
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QPM |
| C G Napier, Inspector, Strathclyde Police |
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QPM |
Gallantry
2. The Scottish Office Crime Prevention Unit has responsibility for considering nominations for gallantry awards to police officers and members of the public. The intervention of public spirited citizens to prevent criminal acts, or rescue other persons from dangerous situations, can place these individuals in danger themselves. Such unselfish acts of bravery deserve to be publicly acknowledged.
3. There were no awards made this year.
Other Awards and Recognition
4. There are of course many other acts of assistance rendered to the police by members of the public which go beyond what might reasonably be expected from good citizens. Police officers too in the course of their duties are also often required to take actions which go beyond the routine or expected response. Chief Constables formally recognise such actions locally and each year the Secretary of State holds a Heroes Reception at Edinburgh Castle at which individuals, including children, are publicly thanked for their assistance.
5. The importance of these tributes to public and police should not be under-estimated. Public recognition and peer congratulation are important stimulants to citizenship and public service. These efforts merit substantial publicity.
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