Mum of 2 wonderful daughters, lifelong animal lover, empath, optimist, #bekind #LFC, In 2025 I beat Breast Cancer šŸ™šŸ©·

Joined March 2012
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Anyone else sense check their actions by the ā€œmum testā€? Here are photos of me and my lovely mum. I’ve been working for nearly 40 years in vet nursing and now policing and I’ve always reflected on the ā€œmum testā€ to decide if what I’ve done is something I can be proud of 1/2
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Whether it’s an interaction with a person or a tweet or anything else, I ask myself, if mum was stood over my shoulder and watching, would she feel proud of me and say, ā€œyes, that’s my girlā€. If the answer is no then I know I could and should have done better in that moment 2/2
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Thank you to all of you who supported me in 2025. It was largely defined by my cancer battle and then my cancer free diagnosis. I’ve since gained valuable perspective on life and priorities and what truly matters Wishing you all a 2026 filled with love, luck, health & happiness
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My heart breaks for this husband, dad and police officer. I can’t imagine his terrible loss My thoughts and prayers are with you Tom. Witness accounts describe you being pulled back from trying desperately to re-enter and save your family We all stand with you. I’m so sorry šŸ’™
Police officer pays tribute to his wife and two children who died in house fire news.sky.com/story/police-of…
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When terrible things happen it can be easy to believe the world is terrible; it's important to remember that there is far more good than evil. While there are a small number of people who commit horrific acts, there are many more people who will save others from them. 43 year old father of two Ahmed al Ahmed tackled one of the terrorists and disarmed him. He was shot twice. His act of incredible heroism saved lives today. He is the best of us.
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Hanukkah is a Festival of Light. It celebrates a miracle where a single jar of oil kept a menorah lit for eight days. Thought I'd just say that on this bleak day.
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Absolutely heartbreaking news is emerging of an unspeakable atrocity on Bondi Beach in Sydney, where a Chanukah event was taking place. As details become clearer, please join me in praying for everyone affected by this heinous act.
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Truly horrific scenes coming out of Australia. But also videos of incredible selfless bystander heroism by ordinary people. My thoughts and prayers with everyone in Australia especially the victims, their families, local communities and the emergency services šŸ™šŸ‡¦šŸ‡ŗ
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Devon and Cornwall Police Federation was delighted to raise much needed funds for The Buddy Bag Foundation at our recent Recognition Awards. facebook.com/DevonAndCornwal…
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Just watched #24hoursinpolicecustody 22 yrs service but I was shocked by these awful crimes.Thank goodness for the brave AFOs responding to the trauma and confronting the danger head on. Plus the tenacity of the detectives. RIP Gary and Joshua - so sorry this happened to you 😢
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Islington’s Chief Inspector Ross Hickman and his two young daughters, Millie-Rose and Sophie-Jane, aged 11 and 7 at the time, have been commended by the Metropolitan Police for talking a man down from the edge of a motorway overpass: islingtontribune.co.uk/artic…
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A campaign to see injured police officers, as well as firefighters and ambulance staff, receive recognition if injured in the line of duty has been put forward in Parliament. #BacktheBlue #ThinBlueLine
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This is awesome. It’s timely responsive policing by brave officers with an instinctive ā€œcoppers’ noseā€ aided by great fact finding during the initial call/dispatch plus working with CCTV operatives. Joined up policing at its best and a great result in the end. Well done all šŸ™šŸ’™
In just 8 minutes, officers tackled and arrested two men who were robbing people at knife point in Earls Court. The stolen items were returned to victims and another knife was taken off the streets.
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EVERYONE has a part to play in #RoadSafety Parents, you have a huge part to play too. Vehicle checks, maintenance, and even being a good role model showing your kids good practice for driving. Your kids will learn from you. #RoadSafetyWeek
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Devastated to read an officer has lost their life today in the line of duty Thoughts and prayers with his family, friends and colleagues It’s a stark and tragic reminder of the different types of dangers police officers face every day when working to keep the rest of us safe šŸ’™
Devastating news as it has been announced that an Essex Police Officer died on duty yesterday. Thoughts with the officer's family, friends and close colleagues at this time. polfed.org/essex/news/2025-a…
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Guaranteed to be one of the sweetest and most heart warming things you will see today šŸ˜
He won at life.
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Happy news! I’ve been FOUND. Several houses away tucked behind a gas cylinder. The kids on our compound went looking high and low for hours and 10 hours Peter I’m home. Thank you so much for all the love & support… Can’t tell you how much it means. It was honestly really scary!
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On this day we remembered PC Bill Barker who was killed in 2009 as he protected the public from the dangers of catastrophic flooding. We erected our memorial to Bill’s memory in 2012. @Cumbriapolice @PolFedCumbria #HonouringThoseWhoServe
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"Thankfully, everyone had in fact been successfully evacuated as a result of the quick actions of the officers."šŸ„°šŸ’™ #NotJustCrime staffordshire.police.uk/news…
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We have some of the best news to share!!! ā¤ Isaac remains cancer free!! 🄳 This is just the best news ever. Everyone is so proud of you Isaac, keep being you!
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