"I am proud to say that even in the face of unprecedented funding restrictions Merseyside Police continues to respondwithcourage, courtesy and professionalism, building upon strong community confidence and reducing crime levels - but we cannot afford to rest on our laurels, " he said.
"They responded as we all hope we might respond in such terrifying circumstances -- withcourage and with love, giving their lives to protect the children in their care, " he said.
Dawn Hochsprung and Mary Sherlach, Vicki Soto, Lauren Rousseau, Rachel Davino and Anne Marie Murphy -- they responded as we all hope we might respond in such terrifying circumstances -- withcourage and with love, giving their lives to protect the children in their care.