Police officer honoured in King's Birthday Honours for 'selfless contribution'

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A POLICE Constable has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List.

Mark Hobin has been granted an MBE for services to policing.

Mark, who is also renowned for his community work as chairman of Portico Vine ARLFC, which received a King's Award for Voluntary Service in 2024, described the MBE as something "my family and I will treasure forever".

On receiving his award, Mark added: "I am incredibly proud and deeply honoured to have been awarded an MBE in His Majesty The King's Birthday Honours list.

"Over the last 22 years, policing has taught me the values of teamwork, camaraderie, respect, discipline, compassion and inclusion.

"It has helped me overcome challenges, deal with tragedy and celebrate success. Above all it has taught me about the power of community spirit and cohesion.

"So much of this honour reflects the people I have worked and volunteered alongside - too many to mention personally but they know who they are.

"From colleagues involved in POPS policing to my fellow committee members within Portico Vine ARLFC, the Doyle Phillips Foundation and the Great Britain Police Rugby League Association embers through to all those who make up the Baby Loss Peer Support Group, the Miscarriage Association and Care of Police Survivors - each have played a special part in my life."

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Mark added: "I've always believed in the power of 'giving back to others' and this award is a humbling reminder that those values truly matter - more so than ever. I share this recognition with everybody who has stood beside me during some of the most challenging jobs we've had to deal with in force and to my fellow volunteers who have made a real impact fundraising and bettering the lives of others in our local communities.

"Above all, thank you to my amazing family for affording me the unwavering time to support others. This is a moment my family and I will treasure forever."

Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy added: "Mark is one of those incredible people who has dedicated a huge portion of his life and service to supporting others through his charitable work.

"His selfless contribution throughout the last 15 years has been amazing and in that time he has raised more than £1million for charities and community organisations including Portico Vine ARLFC, the Doyle Phillips Foundation, Great Britain Police Rugby League Association, the force's Baby Loss Peer Support Group, Miscarriage Association and Care of Police Survivors.

"Mark started his charitable work following the death of his colleague Sgt Darren Southern 15 years ago and since then the funds that he has raised has supported and helped so many others and it is fitting that he has received this award."