Page 13 - AUCSO Newsletter - Winter 2023

bricks were scattered across the room. The general response from Security Team and Estates was
excellent. It was quickly established the building was safe other than immediate area of incident.

Picture of incident are shown and there are 2 final comments.

As the vehicle accelerated across the road it narrowly missed a student. The lecture room had
been scheduled for use by 26 students and a lecturer. The Lecturer reported sick that morning
and
cancelled
the lecture.

Sometimes good fortune does happen!

University of Essex Patrol Officers

given commendations

Three patrol officers at the University of Essex have been
awarded various commendations by Essex Police for
their life saving actions earlier in the year.

Adrian Blofield, Patrol Officer at University of Essex was
awarded a Chief Constable's commendation by Essex
Police. He was joined by Marcus Snell and Aaron Syrett
who have been awarded a Chief Superintendents
commendation by Essex Police for their joint lifesaving
actions and supporting their colleague, Adrian.

They have all
been recognised externally by the Police for their efforts
and within the University they should be very proud of
their actions and achievements.

Tim Morris, Deputy Director of Estates said, “the
officers showed incredible professionalism and
presence of mind in extremely difficult circumstances,
their prompt actions in supporting a very vulnerable
member of our community ensured a positive outcome
to a potentially life-threatening situation.”

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