Support Our Police shares positive police stories, recognises bravery and public service, and signposts trusted help for officers, staff, volunteers and their families.
Supporting policing does not mean ignoring mistakes. We believe public confidence is strongest when good service is recognised, officer welfare is taken seriously and high standards are expected.
Source-based stories about bravery, compassion, life-saving action and service.
Wellbeing, mental-health and occupational support signposting for policing.
Find established UK organisations supporting officers, veterans and families.
Clearly labelled independent editorial views on policing, trust and officer welfare.
A routine neighbourhood patrol became a life-saving emergency when PCSO Kenny Lewis used first-aid skills to help a choking toddler breathe again.
6 July 2026
An off-duty Metropolitan Police Special Sergeant detained a suspect after encountering a violent attack while walking home from work.
12 May 2026
Three Cheshire officers used CPR and a defibrillator during a cardiac arrest and later met the man whose life they helped save.
22 June 2026
Support Our Police is not a counselling, welfare or emergency service. Our role is to point people towards established services that understand policing.
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Bravery awards, King’s honours, commendations, wellbeing awards and national recognition all help make extraordinary service visible.
Shift work, trauma exposure, risk and unpredictable hours can affect whole families. Good policing organisations recognise that reality.