IT was a chance to highlight the courage, determination and dedication of Hampshire Constabulary’s finest.

An awards ceremony was staged to recognise the work of some of the most inspiring officers along with members of the public who had gone above and beyond.

The Chief Constable’s Awards were a chance for the force to recognise excellent police work, as well as the courageous acts of members of the public who have taken action to protect others.

The ceremony was also a chance to celebrate the bravery of officers and members of the public who have been recognised by the Royal Humane Society.

Assistant Chief Officer Nicole Cornelius, Hampshire Police Federation Chairman PC John Apter, C/Supt Scott Chilton, Melanie Williams and John Montague Among those recognised with a Chief Constable Congratulations were the team - led by John Apter, chairman of the Hampshire Police Federation - whose work ensure better support for officers who are assaulted whilst on duty.

Dennis Fischer and Luzardi Fischer This couple showed immense bravery when faced with a burglar in their home in Hampshire in June.

Mrs Fischer rang 999, while Mr Fischer went downstairs to find a man standing by the front door holding various electrical items. Remaining calm, Mr Fischer managed to talk the man into coming back inside the house and returning the property he had stolen. The police then arrived, arrested without incident and he was charged with burglary.

PCSO Addison Maker, PCSO James Harry and PCSO Tammi Ley Chief Constable Commendations were handed out to PCSO Addison Maker, PCSO James Harry and PCSO Tammi Ley based at Park Gate The three PCSO’s demonstrated “exemplary dedication to duty” when they detained a violent, wanted criminal as he was carrying out a burglary in Locks Heath, in January.

PC Kevin White and PC Phil Dennett Royal Humane Society Awards were handed out to PC Kevin White and PC Phil Dennett who were called to a concern for welfare, where a man had said he was suicidal.

They got the man down safely and started CPR.

Ms Julie Welling, Jacob Gates and Rebecca Bruce-Witchall.

She may not have been on duty but this district nurse didn’t hesitate when the life of a teenager was hanging in the balance.

Having seen a 13-year-old boy being dragged from water by Rebecca Bruce-Witchall and Jacob Gates, at Sandown beach, Julie Welling ran over to assist.

The teenager had gone underwater several times but Julie put him in the recovery position and made sure he coughed up the water, getting him to breathe again.

PC Andrew Sparshott PC Andrew Sparshott was off duty when he went along to a fundraising aviation event at Sandown Airport when he noticed a man lying on the ground.

During the 15 minutes he administered CPR, the man had lost consciousness and been resuscitated by PC Sparshott three times.

PC Michael Langridge and PC Lauren Miller The officers from Portswood found a man unconscious and not breathing in Shirley, having choked on a piece of food. They performed the Heimlich manoeuvre which dislodged some of the food before performing CPR to resuscitate him.

PC Ralph Akehurst PC Akehurst was the first officer on the scene following a report of a young man hanging on the wrong side of the railway bridge over the Redbridge Flyover.

When he arrived the boy was hanging on by his hands, so he grabbed his wrists, at which point the teenager let go and was only being held by PC Akehurst.

Slowly, he was able to pull the boy back over the rails.

PC Samantha Forster and PC Sam Hatcher – response and patrols officers from Portswood As previously reported by the Daily Echo, the officers were confronted with a man trapped underneath a car in Shirley. Despite the man being completely hidden by the car, PC Forster found a weak pulse and did what she could to administer first aid.

PC Hatcher made the area safe and was able to instruct the fire service so they were in position to lift the car within seconds of their arrival.