The “bravery and commitment” of three Glasgow police officers have been recognised at an annual cop awards ceremony.
Police dog handler David McIntyre, from Glasgow, scooped the Cop of the Year award for always volunteering to be the first on the scene.
Officers David Whyte and Cameron Wandrum, also from Glasgow, were conferred the special Chair’s Award.
A fourth officer from Kirkintilloch, Ross Blain, received the Unsung Hero prize, being a “popular local cop trusted by bosses and known for mentoring younger officers”.
More than 100 nominees were put forward for a range of categories set up by the Scottish Police Federation (SPF).
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Speaking to Glasgow Times before the award ceremony, David McIntyre, 32, said: “I didn't know anything about it, so I was a bit shocked to hear I was nominated, but also very humbled.
“It's not a job that I do for awards or anything like that, but it's nice to know that the work that I've been doing to help out has been recognised.”
David regularly volunteers to attend high-risk incidents in Glasgow, with the help of his police dog, Rudi.
Their response has led to a number of serious crimes being detected and vulnerable people being brought to safety, including a woman at risk of suicide, a missing teenager, and a man dying from drug overdose.
Chief Constable Iain Livingstone said the stories which have emerged from communities across Scotland underline "the courage and excellence" demonstrated by officers.
The six winners were announced at a ceremony at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh on Thursday night.
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SPF chair David Hamilton said: “Police officers have faced unprecedented challenges over the last two years.
“Now is the perfect time to pause and reflect on what it is to be a police officer.
“That’s why we’ve expanded these awards to be the biggest yet, so we can recognise not just outstanding acts of bravery, but the overall commitment shown by police officers in their communities.”
He added: “The winners thoroughly deserve their prizes, but all the nominees should be proud of what they have achieved and the work they have carried out.
“They have demonstrated the very best of policing, and we should unashamedly celebrate the men and women who work so hard every day to keep Scotland’s streets safe.”
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Chief Constable Iain Livingstone said: “Every minute of every day, Police Scotland officers step forward with bravery, compassion and professionalism to protect their fellow citizens.
“I thank and pay tribute to our officers and their families for their commitment and public service.
“I am grateful to the Scottish Police Federation for underlining and recognising the courage and excellence demonstrated by police officers in Scotland to keep people safe.”
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