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Bravery awards Brave officers tackled knife attacker Stay in shape financially... wo West Midlands Police officers have been nominated for the national TPolice Bravery Award after tackling a man who stabbed three people at a Birmingham mosque two years ago. George Burrows puts a high priority on the welfare of you and your family. The two officers, PCs Adam Koch and Jean Stevens, were put forward for the prestigious award by West Midlands Police Caroline Harris has over 25 years’ hands-on See what other people have to say: Federation. experience working alongside the Police Force Their local commander praised them for and can provide a practical and unbiased view of what “ Not only did she help me to understand how “outstanding bravery and professionalism”. workplace benefits are available to you in order to help the new pension will affect me but she also PC Koch was cut in the back and you make that crucial decision. Caroline can provide helped me save money! ” stomach after the attacker lunged at him detailed and up-to-date information on all aspects of Wayne Bennett, serving police officer with a commando-style knife as he and PC the various pension and protection schemes arranged Stevens were involved in overpowering and for the Police Federation. arresting Mahamoud Elmi. They had been called to the scene after Free confidential and personal one to one help “ Visiting Caroline was well worth the time. worshippers were stabbed. PC Koch looked She helped put my mind at rest with informed on in disbelief as the man “shrugged off” is available from Caroline to support you on any Ian Skidmore, serving police officer ” a police Taser before attacking him. But information rather than guess work. issues that may arise throughout your police career despite suffering stab and slash injuries, he and into retirement. managed to help wrestle the suspect to the Brave officers PCs Adam Koch and Jean Stevens. ground and disarm him. “ Caroline came into my life with an air of Somali origin, was arrested on suspicion of attack as the “worst case of psychotic stabbed; PC Koch rushed at the attacker and Mahamoud Elmi, a 32-year-old of ” put his own safety on the line to protect behaviour I’ve ever witnessed” − and that he calm and organisation. Helen Walker, police widow attempted murder and was held in a secure could not be held responsible for his actions. others. He suffered serious injuries but mental health facility. Elmi is held indefinitely in a secure his actions undoubtedly prevented other Unemployed Elmi, from Ward End Hall mental health facility; he will only ever be worshippers being hurt and potentially If you struggle to understand what workplace benefits are available to you Grove, was charged with two counts of released if experts decide he is no longer a killed. “This was an exceptional piece of police to protect you and your dependents: attempted murder and one of wounding danger to the public. work but is just one example of the countless Former Birmingham East Police but a jury at Birmingham Crown Court on 4 February 2014 accepted his pleas of not Commander Chief Superintendent Alex acts of bravery and dedication displayed guilty on the grounds of insanity. Murray reflected on the “outstanding by officers on a daily basis across the West Simply Call 0121 700 1 00 − a claim supported by two mental health bravery and professionalism” displayed by Midlands.” Elmi’s defence argued he was insane the two officers. The awards ceremony will be held in consultants, one of whom described the He said: “Two people had already been London in October this year. For more information or to book an appointment at Guardians House. It could be one of the most rewarding calls you make all year! :HVW 0LGODQGV 3ROLFH )HGHUDWLRQ LV DQ $SSRLQWHG 5HSUHVHQWDWLYH RI +HDWK /DPEHUW /LPLWHG DQG *HRUJH %XUURZV LV D WUDGLQJ QDPH RI +HDWK /DPEHUW /LPLWHG ZKLFK LV DXWKRULVHG DQG UHJXODWHG E\ WKH )LQDQFLDO &RQGXFW $XWKRULW\ 5HJLVWHUHG 2IILFH 7KH :DOEURRN %XLGOLQJ :DOEURRN /RQGRQ (& 1 $: 5HJLVWHUHG LQ (QJODQG DQG :DOHV &RPSDQ\ 1XPEHU 3DUW RI WKH $UWKXU - *DOODJKHU *URXS SD4275_A/12032014 www.westmidspolfed.com federation August/September 2015 15