Sussex Police Superintendent recognised on Queen’s Platinum Birthday Honours list

Supt Simon Nelson is the disability lead for the Police Superintendents’ Association (PSA) where he represents the interest of disabled members of the association.

He is also president of the national Disabled Police Association and has received the honour in recognition for his services to policing.

Chief Constable Jo Shiner said: “I am absolutely delighted for Simon and very proud of him. To receive this prestigious honour, especially during Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee is a real reflection of the impact that he has had in his national role.

"His story is an inspiration about how you can overcome some of the challenges which life throws at you and use that to be a force for good for others. I know I speak for everyone when I say that we are extremely proud of Simon’s achievements.”

Police said following a diagnosis of stomach cancer in 2004 and a full stomach removal in 2006, Simon has dedicated his service to supporting disabled officers and staff in policing.

Despite his own significant health challenges, he continues to work operationally as a firearms commander and public order commander in Sussex Police and has held some of the force’s most challenging operational roles.