PC Sandra Edwards’ Family To Receive Elizabeth Emblem

The family of PC Sandra Edwards, of South Yorkshire Police, are to be awarded the Elizabeth Emblem.

PC Edwards died in May 1995 following a fatal road traffic collision when her police car was pursuing a stolen car.

Her family is one of 30 whose loved one’s sacrifice has been recognised by the King.

Other recipients include the families of DC Mick Swindells, of West Midlands Police; PC Alan McMurray, of Lothian and Borders Police; and PC Laurence Brown, of the Metropolitan Police.

Also receiving the award will be the families of fallen officers PC Andrew Winterburn, of West Yorkshire Police; PC John Alcock, of Grampian Police; PC Kenneth Adams, of Hampshire Constabulary; and from Norfolk Constabulary PC Bernard Brown, PC David Protheroe Davies and DC Terence Glister.

The Elizabeth Emblem recognises the sacrifices made by public servants who have lost their lives as a result of their duty. It is the civilian equivalent of the Elizabeth Cross, which recognises members of the UK Armed Forces who died in action or as a result of a terrorist attack.

This is the third list of Elizabeth Emblem recipients to be published. The next of kin are awarded the national form of recognition.

The design of the Emblem incorporates a rosemary wreath, a traditional symbol of remembrance, which surrounds the Tudor Crown.

It is inscribed with ‘For A Life Given In Service’, and will have the name of the person for whom it is in memoriam inscribed on the reverse of the Emblem.

It includes a pin to allow the award to be worn on clothing by the next of kin of the deceased.

The full list of those to be awarded the Elizabeth Emblem is here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-elizabeth-emblem-application-guidance-and-eligibility/list-of-recipients-of-the-elizabeth-emblem-15th-january-2026