Lachlan Local Area Commander, Superintendent Chris Taylor hosted police and emergency service personnel from throughout the district for the annual New South Wales Police Force medal and award ceremony.
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Among the official party present for the special occasion were Western Region Commander Assistant Commissioner Geoffrey McKechnie, State Emergency Service Deputy Commissioner Steven Pearce, Police Chaplain Father Clark, Deputy Mayor of Parkes Cr Alan Ward, Forbes Mayor Ron Penny and Lachlan Shire Council Mayor Des Manwarring.
The `Welcome to Country’ was delivered by Mr Kevin Read.
The ceremony was coordinated by Protocol Officer Sergeant Vincent Robinson and Senior Constable Maureen Leonard.
Major awards presented included the NSW Police Medal, NSW Police Medallion 4th Clasp and the State Emergency Services National Medal and 1st Clasp to the National Medal.