Special
Constable Receives Commendation
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Special Constable in Taunton received a District Commander's Commendation
last week for his actions to save a person attempting to commit suicide.
Whilst off duty Special Constable Sean Oaten was walking through Priorswood
in March 2008 when he saw a distressed woman by the railway tracks. SC
Oaten dialled 999 and kept the woman safe until assistance arrived.
SC Oaten was presented with a framed certificate by Chief Superintendent
Sandy Padgett on Thursday July 17th.
Chief Superintendent Padgett said: 'Special Constable Oaten really went
the extra mile that day to ensure the safety of a member of the public
and so he truly deserves this award.
'The District Commander's Commendation allows me to recognise the good
work of Somerset West officers – and presenting this to SC Oaten
was a real pleasure.'
