Detective Chief Superintendent Richard List, former LPA Commander for Aylesbury Vale, has been handed the Shrievalty Merit Award
Born and bred in Aylesbury, DCS List has designed, implemented and led Thames Valley Police's approach to organised crime, cybercrime and economic crime over the last 15 years and his leadership has seen the prosecution, disruption and dismantling of many organised crime groups in the area.
In announcing the award, Thames Valley Police say Detective Chief Superintendent List has demonstrated outstanding leadership. As the LPA Commander for Aylesbury Vale, DCS List excelled in his exemplary management including effectively policing local protests with significant community impact.
TVP describing him as an outstanding leader of policing thought, strategy and operations introducing innovative new ways of working to help support victims and tackle crime.
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Since 1981, the Shrievalty Merit Awards have given the force the opportunity to publicly recognise the outstanding work undertaken by officers and staff. The usual awards ceremony had to be postponed due to the pandemic which they hope will take place at a later date.