Queen’s Police Medal for Katherine

Katherine Govier, aged 51, is married with two daughters. She joined Bedfordshire Police in 2007 but began her career with Thames Valley Police in 1982 where she held a variety of uniform posts including Head of Territorial Policing, Head of Corporate Development, Head of Personnel and acting Assistant

Chief Constable. She joined Bedfordshire Police as Assistant Chief Constable for Territorial Policing in May 2007 later transferring to the Protective Services portfolio in September 2010 and then to Assistant Chief Constable Business Change in April 2011.

ACC Govier was an accredited Strategic Firearms Commander with many years’ experience of leading firearms operations. In December 2012 Katherine was seconded to the National College of Policing to direct training of future chief officers. In the last few months of her service she reviewed this training and made recommendations for improvements.

On hearing the announcement, retired ACC Govier said: “I am delighted and somewhat overwhelmed to have received this honour, which has come at the end of a very enjoyable and fulfilling career. To receive the QPM is simply amazing and is a reflection of the dedication of all those who have worked with and for me. Equally it would not have been possible without the unwavering support of my husband and children.”

Deputy Chief Constable John Fletcher of Bedfordshire Police, added; “I feel privileged that Kath has received such an honour and her achievements and dedication has been formally recognised in this way.

It is a fitting tribute to a much respected officer at the end of a fulfilling and productive career. It is a true reflection of our standards and the professionalism of our staff.”