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Merseyside Police reservists
on National Reserves Day 2017
MERSEYSIDE Police Officers who serve as
reservists in the Military are showing their support for National Reserves Day,
which gives organisations the chance to thank their staff for giving up their
spare time to serve their country. Reservists have to balance their
civilian life with a Military career, and are prepared to be on hand to serve
their country if needed. They are currently supporting operations worldwide
including in:- Iraq, Afghanistan and South Sudan.
Speaking at an event, on Tuesday, 20 June 2017, at Bootle Town Hall, in Sefton,
where the 4th Battalion of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment received the freedom
of the borough, Chief Constable Andy Cooke, said:- "I am conscious that
the contribution reservists make to this country's Armed Forces can sometimes go
unrecognised. Staff here at Merseyside Police often go beyond the call of duty
in their day jobs, so I'm not surprised so many of them volunteer to give up
their free time to serve in the Military. It's vital that we recognise our
officers and staff, who alongside their day job, work as reservists to protect
the country. I would like to thank them for their dedication, professionalism
and commitment in serving their country. It was a proud moment for me to spend
time with members of the regiment and with Andrew Holsgrove, who has been
working for Merseyside Police, for 15 years and has just returned from 7 months'
service as a reservist with the United Nations in Cyprus. The visit gave me a
real insight into the hard work they do and I am really proud of all the
Merseyside Police reservists who give up their spare time to protect others."
Andrew Holsgrove added:- "Merseyside Police has been very supportive
towards me and other reservists who are also police officers. Our Military
commitments mean we can be away from work for some time but we always feel fully
supported by our senior managers I have recently returned to work after seven
months' service in Cyprus for the United Nations. I believe this experience both
benefits the police and the army. I have gained lots of transferable skills such
as communication, conflict resolution, cultural sensitivities and the discipline
needed to serve. Receiving the freedom of Sefton last night was a proud moment
both for me and the regiment. This kind of honour shows the community really
does appreciate the sacrifices service personnel make when serving their
country."
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