BEERWAH police officers have been recognised for decades of service and dedication to the community at the Sunshine Coast District Honours and Awards Ceremony.
More than 130 Queensland Police Service members were honoured at the September 3 ceremony, receiving awards recognising long service, courage and outstanding contributions to policing.
Beerwah recipients included Officer-in-Charge Senior Sergeant Brendan Davis, Senior Constables Allan Wood and Shaun Ingenhoven, who received 20-year clasps to the Queensland Police Service Medal, while Senior Constable Tim Jessup received the Queensland Police Service Medal.
Sergeant Justine McIntosh received a 25-year clasp and Queensland Police Remote Service Medal, while former Senior Constable and now administrative officer Louise Simpson received a 20-year clasp.
Senior Constable Susan Lowndes received a 15-year clasp and District Officer Certificate recognising her contribution to the Sunshine Coast District’s COVID-19 response through Operation Cottonwood.
Former Beerwah officer Senior Constable Leonard Elliot was also awarded a Blue Heart Medal after suffering life-changing injuries when struck by a motorcycle while working at a Beerwah random breath testing site in April 2014.
