A senior Isle of Man police officer has been recognised for completing 30 years’ service with the Constabulary.

Detective Inspector Jamie Tomlinson received a Police Long Service Bar at the Isle of Man Constabulary’s Annual Award Ceremony.

Since 2022, a bar has been awarded to holders of the Police Long Service Medal when they reach the three decade mark.

Mr Tomlinson joined the Constabulary as a police constable in 1996 and has served communities in Douglas, Pulrose and Ramsey.

He later moved into the Criminal Investigation Department as a detective constable, specialising in serious and complex investigations, before gaining further experience with the ProActive Drug Team, where he developed expertise in surveillance and drug enforcement.

After being promoted to sergeant, he held leadership roles in both uniform policing and the roads policing unit.

He was also involved in planning policing operations for major events, including the TT and Manx Grand Prix, and was involved in the 'Drive Safe Live Long' road safety initiative.

Following promotion to inspector, Mr Tomlinson led the Operational Support Group before moving into his current role overseeing the Serious and Organised Crime and Sensitive Intelligence departments.

A spokesperson from the Constabulary commented: ‘Jamie’s teams have, under his leadership, delivered significant results through major operations, substantial seizures, and successful convictions in partnership with national and regional agencies.’

Talking about his recognition in the awards, Mr Tomlinson added: ‘It's fantastic to not only make it to 30 years in police service, but to do it in the way that I've done it - which has been hugely enjoyable with a large sense of public duty.

‘I think a lot of the members of the public don't see the sheer hard work and dedication that goes into this type of award ceremony, when their families and loved ones get to see what they go through day in day out.’