Flintshire based PC named North Wales’ ‘Response Officer of the Year’

A Flintshire-based police constable has been named North Wales’ Response Officer of the Year, becoming the first recipient of this honour in the region.

PC Miriam Ellis (top right) has been awarded the prestigious title as part of the National Response Policing Week of Action, an initiative aimed at recognising the crucial role played by response policing throughout the UK.

During a ceremony, Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman commended PC Miriam Ellis for her exemplary work and unwavering dedication to providing exceptional service to victims and the wider community.

Based in Mold and boasting seven years of experience as a police officer, PC Miriam Ellis has garnered a reputation among her colleagues and the community for her reliability, professionalism, and adherence to the highest standards in her role.

PC Miriam Ellis has received praise from numerous victims whom she has supported and safeguarded during incidents of domestic abuse.

Her efforts have resulted in securing remands that protect victims, the public, and contribute to reducing future demand and victimisation.

In addition to her commendable work as a response officer, PC Miriam Ellis is also a Welsh Speaker and has championed the Welsh language in her district.

Her dedication has led to an improvement in the services provided to Welsh-speaking residents in Flintshire South.

Expressing her delight at presenting the award to PC Miriam Ellis, Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman (top right) commended her continuous commitment to the community and the provision of excellent service to victims of crime.

Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman said: “I am delighted to be able to present the award for Response Officer of the year to PC Miriam Ellis, who continuously shows a commitment to her community and strives to always provide an excellent service to victims of crime.

“She should feel incredibly proud of her achievements over the last year, and I look forward to hearing more positive results during her career.

“I would also like to recognise the runners up for this award. They are an absolute credit to the force, and I am proud to have them serving at North Wales Police.”