CT Policing officers receive New Year Honours

Counter Terrorism Policing officers have been recognised in the King's first New Year's Honours List.

Officers have been recognised for their achievements and commitment to policing.

Detective Superintendent Claire Moxon (now retired) received the King’s Police Medal (KPM) for distinguished services to the Metropolitan Police Service.

Moxon has been recognised as a role model for others and for leading the development of the next generation of officers through mentoring and guidance, including both female detectives and officers selected for fast-track promotion.

Police Constable Richard Fox, Counter Terrorism Command and Metropolitan Police Choir received the British Empire Medal (BEM) for services to policing and music.

Counter Terror Policing said: "His dedication to the choir, alongside his policing role, has led to him revamping it in a myriad of ways, including recruitment and repertoire. His attention to musicality and insistence on excellence ensures consistently first-class performances at high profile events."

PC Richard Fox said: “Being able to use my lifetime’s hobby to show a different side of the police and work with the talent the Met has to offer is truly inspiring.

“The choir enables the Met to reach places and people it otherwise may not and to raise money for a vast number of charities and good causes.

“Being nominated for this award is truly remarkable and leading the choir musically, an honour. I would like to thank the choir in its entirety for their support, commitment and drive to continually making the choir as successful as it can be.”

Detective Sergeant Paul Griffiths, Counter Terrorism Command received the King’s Police Medal (KPM) for distinguished services to the Metropolitan Police Service.

According to Counter Terror Policing: "DS Griffiths is one of the UK’s lead practitioners for witness interviewing and has dedicated his career to supporting witnesses and victims of major trauma and terrorism. He is considered an exceptional police officer and his work has had enormous impact upon countless people, in the UK and overseas, it has left a lasting legacy for policing."

DS Paul Griffiths said: “I am truly delighted to be the recipient of this honour. Few achievements are those of a single individual and this reflects the hard work, dedication and wonderful support I have been fortunate enough to receive from family, friends and colleagues, both past and present; over the years.

“I would also like to acknowledge my War Crimes Team colleagues, who show tenacity, compassion and professionalism when they deal with extremely complex investigations.”

Detective Inspector Jonathan Mearns, a Counter Terrorism Liaison Officer, received an OBE for services to international counter terrorism policing.

In his role as a CTPLO, DI Mearns liaises with multiple organisations in the wake of major overseas incidents.

He said: “I am incredibly grateful to those who took the time to nominate me for such an honour. To receive an OBE is an incredible recognition of what I and others do on a daily basis.”

Commander Adesola Adelekan, Specialist Operations received a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) for services to Royalty Protection, in particular his role in the Platinum Jubilee.

Commander Adelekan said: “I am truly humbled and feel very fortunate to have been nominated; I am thankful to all my colleagues across the bands and ranks who have supported me throughout my career and through many major policing operations.

“I acknowledge that our successes only happen because of the great teamwork of the people in the Metropolitan Police Service. Thank you to my family, policing partners and colleagues in Team Met.”