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“This individual was paired with Mr Malla (Nominated separately) who was called to attend to a potentially suicidal male at a Station.
They dealt with this person sensitively and professionally placing themselves between the person and the running line and keeping him calm, they identified he was a real suicide risk and ensured the Police were attending whilst keeping him safe, engaging with him in a caring and calming manner. This person was then eventually sectioned and received help. This is an extract from an email sent by this person to BTP which I think you will agree shows how successful and professional they were.
"Hello. I would like to thank, very, very very, very much, the two transport police officers ( they said they were from Brighton) that attended the train station on Tuesday late evening/ Wednesday early morning to attend to myself. They sectioned 316 and called an ambulance. I honestly needed help that particular moment in time to stay alive. I told them this and they believed me and helped me to a sanctuary where I told them I felt safe and needed to go. Those two officers helped to save my life, I know this for a fact."“
“I would like to nominate purna because he did really great job by helping the person who nearly died.“
“I am pleased to nominate Purna Gurung for the Samaritans Lifesaver Award. Without the quick response of Purna Gurung & his co-worker Tek Malla at the station, it would have probably been a fatality incident. I had the honour of working with him a few weeks ago,
During that period, I developed enormous respect for his dedication to the work he does. It has been a privilege to know him and he deserve every bit of it.“
“Well done last Saturday, an excellent evening for which a great deal of planning and hard work had gone into the event and thoroughly enjoyable.”
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