A Kirkcaldy policeman has been commended for an “outstanding achievement.”
Special Constable Gregor Low (23) was praised by communities policing division head Chief Superintendant Tom Ewing for tracing a missing elderly man suffering from dementia this month.
Mr Low, despite having just completed an eight-hour tour of duty, selflessly volunteered to help officers do an extensive search of the Kirkcaldy area.
At around 4.30am on Sunday, July 4, he was searching in the Auchtertool area when he found the missing man lying face down, in a very distressed state.
Mr Low comforted him until an ambulance took him to Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy for a check-up, which found he was not suffering any adverse effects from his ordeal.
Chief Supt Ewing said, “The officers of the special constabulary work alongside regular police officers and play a vital role in providing operational policing to the communities of Fife. The involvement of SC Low in this matter reinforces the high standards that members of the special constabulary set themselves and which is evident week in and week out.
“On this particular occasion SC Low carried out his duties in a professional and selfless manner and he should be justly proud of his actions on the night.”
Fife Constabulary’s special constables coordinator Helen Lindsay said, “SC Low joined the force only nine months ago and is already showing himself to be an outstanding officer.
“We are currently recruiting special constables. Applicants must be of good character, enthusiastic, committed to engaging with the local community and be able to commit to training at police HQ one night a week and one weekend day for eight weeks.
“The role of the special constabulary is changing. No longer is it seen as a tool to aid Fife in times of emergency, with many of the 136-strong special constabulary out on patrol every weekend and throughout the week.”
For more information call Linda Davidson in police recruitment 01592 418842.