The official Police Chaplaincy UK Police Prayer has been updated to better reflect our multifaith culture

Bless we pray all members of the Police Service, that we may honour our calling and serve those around us, upholding human rights and according equal respect to all.

Inspire us to standards of fairness, integrity, diligence and impartiality worthy of our calling; that our actions might always be just, our motives pure and tempered with compassion, and that we may walk in humility. May we have strength and wisdom to protect the weak and vulnerable, and champion the cause of the innocent; protect us from harm, and may peace reign in our towns, country, and world.

Written by Graham Choldcroft, Thames Valley Police, updated by Police Chaplaincy UK

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Officers from Bedfordshire Police have recognised a local community leader for his contribution to supporting young people across the county.

Pastor Lloyd Denny was presented with a Community Champion Award by T/Superintendent Mo Aziz, Chair of Bedfordshire Police’s Diversity Support Group (DSG) and member of the National Black Police Association and PC Ruth Honegan, Vice Chair of the DSG.

It was presented on behalf of National Black Police Association President, Andy George.

Pastor Denny has worked tirelessly to support young people in Bedfordshire, helping redirect them away from crime and inspire them to take pride in their future.

He is the chair of Luton in Harmony and has launched a number of campaigns working with the force and the community to build a more cohesive and resilient community environment through education, sport, arts and culture.

Pastor Denny has been a supportive member of the force’s DSG, where he has attended community events and provided his services free of charge to assist with Bedfordshire Police’s interview and selection processes for new recruits.

He is also a Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire.

T/Superintendent Mo Aziz said: “This award is very deserving and I am pleased to be able to present it to Pastor Denny. We have worked with him for a number of years and he continues to work tirelessly to support the force in a number of ways, and provides incredible support to the young people in the communities that we serve.

“Pastor Denny is a credit to the communities of Luton and our police force, and I would like to thank him for his support to both. I look forward to continuing to work with him”

Pastor Denny said: “Thank you to the National Black Police Association and Diversity Support Group for this very prestigious award which I receive with all humility on behalf of the people of Luton and the county.

“I look forward to continuing to work in any way that I can with Bedfordshire Police and the communities”

Bedfordshire Police Lead Chaplain George Hadley stated: "Pastor Lloyd Denny is one of our of established Bedfordshire Police Chaplains and has worked covering the Luton area in conjunction with his established Community work, he has been an invaluable part of our team for several years and it is brilliant that his significant contribution to both the Police and the Community has been recognised with this award.

National Chaplain, Canon David Wilbraham MBE, joined with the Police Federation National Chair, John Apter to observe the national 1 minute Silence. On Saturday 17th April HRH Prince Philip was laid to rest and the country fell silent at 1500, Chaplains across the country led their Forces in commemoration on Friday and David & John kept the silence to Police Fed HQ on the Saturday.

The Met’s Senior Chaplain Jonathan Osborne has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).

Senior Chaplain, Reverend Prebendary Jonathan Osborne joined the Met 11 years ago. He has been called upon to support officers and staff and respond to numerous tragic events, including the Grenfell Tower fire. He is the centre of the pastoral, spiritual and religious care within the Met, as well as being an outstanding ambassador for policing.

Jonathan supported the Met and PC Keith Palmer’s family following the tragic events in Westminster in 2017. He led the one minute silences, advised senior officers and held support sessions for officers who responded, to help them deal with the murder of their colleague. Jonathan helped to make the arrangements for Keith’s funeral by spending time with his family and friends and ensured it was fitting and appropriate. He regularly joins officers on frontline patrols and serves as a volunteer police officer. He has established strong links with representatives of all religions, both inside and outside the Met and founded a forum to bring together religious leaders from across London.

For the last three years, Jonathan has also served as Deputy Priest in Ordinary to Her Majesty the Queen at the Chapel Royal.

Jonathan said: “I’m humbled and proud to receive this award. It’s even more special as it is for the job I absolutely love and for the work I do with some of the most amazing people.