It was a privilege to be able to present the Police Bravery regional award for the North East Region at the 2022 Police Bravery Awards last month, hosted by the Police Federation. The winners, PC Tom Swift and PS Mike Watkins, bravely wrestled a knifeman to the ground after he had terrorised a bus full of passengers. It is so important that the bravery and professionalism of our police officers from across the country, in critical moments such as this, is highlighted so that we can give thanks and redouble our efforts to support those that protect us, often in the most difficult of circumstances. It was a tremendous honour and truly humbling to be there to hear their stories and say ‘thank you’ for their service.