In a ceremony helde this morning at the Police General Headquarters, several Police officers were commended and awarded certificates for their outstanding services.
The Minister for Home Affairs and National Security Michael Farrugia, presided over the ceremony.
The St Julian’s District Police (6A PD) have once again been awarded the shield for achieving the biggest reduction in crime whilst PC 942 Saviour Chircop was awarded the Officer of the Year award.
73 former members of the Force also received a certificate and a memento following their retirement from the service last year after service for 25 years or more.
Police Commissioner Mr Lawrence Cutajar, CEO of the Malta Police Mr Angelo Gafa` and other high ranking officers were present during this ceremony.
Mass was celebrated by the Force’s Chaplain, Fr Raymond Bonnici OFM.
Photo: DOI/Jason Borg