POLICE officers and staff have been recognised for their "exceptional contribution" to keeping Dorset safe at a special awards ceremony.
The Dorset Police Award Ceremony, held at the Dorford Centre, Dorchester, included the presentation of 13 awards and medals.
Among those receiving accolades was Police Constable Mark Palmer, who received the Royal Humane Society Award for saving a man's life.
Mark was on mobile patrol when he saw the lifeless body of a man lying on the footpath. He commenced CPR and managed to resuscitate the man who then regained consciousness.
Inspector Mike Kynaston and two other officers were presented with long service and good conduct medals.
Mike joined Dorset Police in 1997 and began his career working at Bournemouth police station as a patrol officer.
Later he was posted to Bournemouth Custody where he received a Chief Constable's Commendation for resuscitating a man who collapsed in the cell block. He was also recognised with a Divisional Commander's Award after rescuing a suicidal man from the sea at Bournemouth.
The awards were presented by the Chief Constable Debbie Simpson and the High Sheriff, John Young.
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