Cleveland Police and Cleveland Police Authority are recognising examples of outstanding service from your local Neighbourhood Policing Teams at a special presentation ceremony (Thursday 9th June).
The awards single out police officers, police staff and volunteers who have gone the extra mile and whose contributions have made a real difference in their local communities.
People have been asked to send in nominations in the following categories:
- Neighbourhood Police Officer of the Year
- Neighbourhood Police Community Support Officer of the Year
- Neighbourhood Special Constable of the Year
- Neighbourhood Volunteer of the Year
- Neighbourhood Team of the Year
Chief Constable of Cleveland Police Sean Price said: “I’m delighted with the response we have had from members of the public – 132 nominations have been made for Neighbourhood Policing teams and individuals across the Force area.
“Our commitment to Putting People First means that our local Neighbourhood Policing Teams are working hard with our partners and local communities to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour and tackle issues that matter to neighbourhoods.
“Despite the difficult financial situation we are in, we are committed to protecting our frontline services and this is shown by our continued overall reduction in crime, being top in the country for public confidence and our recent achievement in being recognised as Force of the Year in the National Emergency Services Awards.”
Added Police Authority Chair Peter Race MBE “Neighbourhood policing is at the cornerstone of our commitment to put resources where they really matter and where the public want them—in local communities, working with the public to tackle their issues and concerns.
“All those involved in our Neighbourhood Policing teams—officers, community support officers and volunteers—do a terrific job and in many cases have really got involved in improving the quality of life for their areas.
“The awards are a chance to highlight those efforts and to underline that, despite the major financial pressures we are facing, in common with all other forces and authorities, we will continue to support front-line policing to drive down crime and help people to feel safer on their streets and in their homes.”