Somerset police officer returns to work after losing leg to cancer

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 12:33 · Archive

PC Andrew Glen, who lost a leg to bone cancer in 2019, has won an award for returning to work with Avon and Somerset Police.

PC Andrew Glen, who served as a Somerset police officer for 27 years, lost his leg to bone cancer in 2019. Despite this, he returned to work on restricted duties and has been named winner of the Inspiration in Policing Award at the Avon and Somerset Police Federation Recognition Awards.

PC Glen remains an important part of his response team, supporting officers behind the scenes by helping with statements, reviewing CCTV footage and building complex case files, even when unable to attend live incidents. Colleagues praised his commitment to this work.

Explaining his decision to return, PC Glen said he thought he could still bring something to the organisation and help younger officers on his team. He acknowledged that returning to policing with a prosthetic leg was psychologically challenging. 'It was life-changing. There were a few down times, where you question, What am I doing?' he said. 'But I got through all that, and I found that the teamwork and the camaraderie of the shift, that saw me through an awful lot.' Avon and Somerset Police supported him throughout his recovery, helping adapt his duties and working patterns.

How it is being reported

• ‘I just want to get on with my job’, says Somerset police officer who lost legA police officer who returned to work after losing a leg to bone cancer has been recognised for his dedication and determination.Bridgwater Mercury · 14 Oct, 12:00
• ‘I just want to get on with my job’, says Somerset police officer who lost legA police officer who returned to work after losing a leg to bone cancer has been recognised for his dedication and determination.Somerset County Gazette · 14 Oct, 12:00

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