West Midlands Police Officer a national role model

A senior officer at West Midlands Police has received a national award after being highlighted as a role model in public service.

Chief Superintendent Bas Javid of Solihull Police was named uniformed services person of the year in the British Muslim Awards.

He was selected ahead of other emergency services and military personnel; receiving the honour at a ceremony attended by more than 400 people in Leicester last week.

Bas joined West Midlands Police as Detective Chief Inspector in 2007; having spent 13 years at Avon & Somerset.

He was previously with the Royal Navy and his military service included the Persian Gulf War - for which he received a commendation for teamwork and bravery.

During his time with WMP he has risen through the ranks while based in Sandwell and Birmingham before becoming Chief Supt at Solihull last year.Bas said:

The force already has the second highest number of black and minority ethnic staff in the country and is committed to attracting more.