PSNI officers recognised in King’s New Year Honours
Three PSNI officers have been recognised in the New Year Honours list.
King’s Police Medals have been awarded to Superintendent Robert McGowan, Chief Inspector John Sayers and retired sergeant Sharon Cromie for their services to policing and the community.
Supt McGowan has more than 28 years’ service and has worked across many departments in the PSNI. He recently served as District Commander responsible for Fermanagh and Omagh.
Ch Insp Sayers has served in the PSNI for 29 years, and is head of the Tactical Training Faculty within the Police College at Garnerville.
Ms Cromie served in the PSNI for 32 years. Her most recent role before her retirement was event and operations planner for Belfast District.
PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said he feels “incredibly proud to see these exceptional officers recognised through the New Year Honours list”.
“This is a reward for the unwavering dedication and commitment to protecting our communities that each recipient has shown through their decades of exemplary service,” he said.
“Each recipient exemplifies the very best of the police service, and I am exceptionally proud of them and their contribution to policing in Northern Ireland and beyond.
“On behalf of the entire organisation I offer my congratulations to each of the recipients and their families.”