Published: November 20, 2008
Burnham-On-Sea police officer handed award for outstanding work

A Burnham-On-Sea police officer has this week been presented with a District Commander's Commendation after being recognised for his outstanding work.

PC Pete Wills was commended for his work with the Burnham Radiolink scheme. He has been instrumental in managing the initiative and has worked hard to build strong relationships with Sedgemoor District Council, the Burnham Security Group and local traders.

"He has also been working closely with the Burnham community to tackle anti-social driving issues on the Espanade, acts as the wildlife liaison officer for the area, and is continuing to arrange the installation of an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) camera in Brean," added a police spokesman.

PC Wills was also recognised for assisting in the arrest of an offender who, after assaulting his colleague, escaped in a stolen vehicle.

Superintendent Damian Kearney, who presented the awards, said: "We are delighted to be able to recognise the consistently diligent work of our officers. The hard work and determination of these individuals has helped build safer, stronger neighbourhoods across the district."

Pictured are (left to right) Supt Damian Kearney, PC Ian Weager of Bridgwater police station and PC Peter Wills of Burnham police