Police officers recognised for dedication

Two Fife police officers are to be recognised at a national awards ceremony for their dedication to serving the community.

PC Ross Fisher and Sergeant Judson Howie have been shortlisted for awards at this year’s Scottish Police Federation (SPF) Awards.

PC Fisher, hailed as a role model for Fife children, has been shortlisted in the

Community Commitment category.

Meanwhile, Sgt Howie has been nominated for the SPF’S Cops’ Cop of the Year Award for the dedication he has shown to his colleagues.

PC Fisher, a schools campus officer who covers three high schools in Glenrothes, supports youngsters who may be being bullied or have low confidence, and often manages to identify and intervene in problems before they develop.

He is also a blackbelt in Taekwondo and has run a local martial arts club in his free time for 25 years.

Scottish Police Federation chairman David Hamilton said: “Both PC Fisher and Sgt Howie have shown immense dedication to their community and colleagues.”