A DETECTIVE constable who has worked on several high-profile cases in Salisbury has been recognised for his long service to Wiltshire Police.

The force held its annual awards ceremony at The Corn Exchange in Devizes on Thursday, November 7 to celebrate the careers and contributions of officers and staff members who demonstrated outstanding commitment to their communities.

DC David Topp, who has worked on cases involving murder, manslaughter and grievous bodily harm, was among those to receive the Long Service Award.

He joined Wiltshire Police in March 2004, attending a 15-week training course at Moreton-in-Marsh Training College before joining the Tutor Unit in Salisbury city centre.

He stayed in the city as a response officer until 2008, when he moved to the Salisbury Crime Investigations Department and completed his detective qualifications.

DC Topp has been part of the Major Crime Investigation Team for the last eight years.

A career highlight was securing the conviction and extradition of Moses Tomas from the United States for a serious assault in Salisbury City Centre.

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Police thanked him for his “service and dedication to keeping the public of Wiltshire safe”.

Detective Sergeant Darren Penny was also recognised with a long service award.

DS Perry started his policing career as a beat officer in Tidworth and moved to Amesbury two years later, where he became a community beat manager.

He later transferred to Salisbury, working in response, before spending a year with the South Priority Crime Team.

In 2015, he joined the Criminal Investigations Department in Salisbury, where he trained to become a detective. Three years later, he moved to the Public Protection Department.

In 2020, he was promoted to sergeant and returned to Amesbury to work in Response.

Today, DS Penny serves as a Detective Sergeant in the Digital Investigations and Intelligence Unit.

He was praised for his“ outstanding professionalism and commitment to every role, including his current position in combating cybercrime”.

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Michelle Barratt , a police constable who now works on the Domestic Abuse Support Team but used to work on the response team in Amesbury, also received the Long Service Award.

Tracy Ince, who worked in Trowbridge, Melksham and Salisbury during her career in HR, enquiry officers and neighbourhood harm reduction, was recognised with the same prize.

Chief constable Catherine Roper said: “This was a wonderful evening celebrating the incredible achievements of Wiltshire Police officers, staff and volunteers along with members of our community.

“I have had the honour of witnessing first-hand the tireless efforts, care and professionalism displayed by our teams and our communities, who have selflessly put the needs of others ahead of themselves.

“Policing is a privilege, that demands the highest standards of public service, integrity and compassion. Our communities deserve nothing less.”