Two current and one former NSW Police Force employees have been named in the Australia Day Honours list as recipients of the Order of Australia Medal
Chief Inspector Colin Lott of Tuggerah Lakes Police District and Mr John Hughes of Penrith Radio have been nominated alongside retired Detective Chief Inspector Reginald Lemme.
Acting Commissioner Gary Worboys APM extended his congratulations to the three recipients whose community service ethic has been recognised at the highest level.
"These three men have dedicated their lives to the NSW Police Force, and this is the highest recognition for their selfless contribution to the communities they have served," A/Commissioner Worboys said.
Chief Inspector Colin Lott has been recognised for his service to the community through a range of roles. This includes his work with the NSW Police Force, St Johns Ambulance and Hornsby Hospital.
Mr John Hughes of Penrith Radio has been recognised for his service to the community through emergency response organisation. This includes his work as a senior communications officer at Penrith Radio Operations since 2001.
Detective Inspector (retired) Reginald Lemme has been recognised for service to the community through pipe bands. Mr Lemme has been a drum major in the NSW Police Force Pipe band since 1997. He also assisted with the band's reformation as a voluntary unit. The former Officer in the Charge of the Homicide Squad also assists as the Dress and Drill Tutor, Pipe Band Program, The Scots College, since 2007.
