The traditional Spring launch event was hosted by The Master of the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals Ian Mayes QC, Alderman and Sheriff William Russell and Alderman and Sheriff Peter Estlin. Other distinguished attendees included the Chief of the Royal Air Force Police and the Chair of the London Ambulance Service. The event also saw Charles Henty, Under-Sheriff and Secondary of London, bestowed with the honour of becoming Freeman of the Company.
The Company and Sheriffs are now accepting nominations for the accolade, which will be awarded in the Autumn. Last year, the City of London Sheriffs’ Award for Bravery was presented to Dr. Matthew Smith who also attended the recent launch to help promote the campaign. Dr. Smith received the honour for his role in preventing a fatality following the Leytonstone stabbing incident and for “courageously and selflessly” remaining with the victim throughout the attack.
The Sheriffs’ Award, was introduced shortly after the 2007 London tube and bus bombings, to recognise outstanding acts of bravery by individuals from across the UK. Every year since then, the Sheriffs have sought nominations for members of the public who have, without thought for their own safety, acted to confront danger in a selfless and inspirational way.
The awardee’s name will be inscribed on an Honours Board and placed in a Book of Honour, which are both on permanent display within the Central Criminal Court, The Old Bailey. This award is open to nominations from the general public, the business community, emergency services and the armed forces.
To submit a nomination for the 2017 Sheriffs’ Award please download the form from the link below and return the completed form by 1 August 2017 either by email to The Clerk at [email protected]
https://www.wcosp.org/wcosp-documents/sheriffs-award/9-2016-sheriffs-award-nomination-form
Should you require further information telephone The Clerk on 01787 282 777.
About The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals
The Worshipful Company of Security Professionals (WCoSP) is one of the 110 Livery Companies of the City of London. The Company is a membership and charitable organisation providing support to the wider education community and welfare services to the security sector. Membership of the Company is drawn from all security organisations within the UK, including leading security professionals from the industrial and retail sectors, serving and retired members of the police and armed services, security consultants, academics, heads of security for corporate businesses, investigators and electronic surveillance companies.