Cleveland Police and Cleveland Police Authority have recognised Neighbourhood Policing officers and staff who have gone the extra mile for their local communities. Over 80 nominations were received from across the Force area for people who have provided outstanding service. The winners were recognised at a special awards ceremony last night, and are listed as follows:
Neighbourhood Officer of the Year
- Cleveland Police Neighbourhood Officer of the Year – PC 2170 Jon Hutchinson
- Hartlepool Neighbourhood Officer of the Year – PC 312 Derric Wade
- Stockton Neighbourhood Officer of the Year – PC 1080 Mark Walton
- Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Officer of the Year – PC 536 Ian Lambert
- Redcar and Cleveland Neighbourhood Officer of the Year – PC 2170 Jon Hutchinson
Neighbourhood Police Community Support Officer of the Year
- Cleveland Police Neighbourhood Community Support Officer of the Year – PCSO 8105 Julie Dobson
- Hartlepool Neighbourhood Police Community Support Officer of the Year – PCSO 8105 Julie Dobson
- Stockton Neighbourhood Police Community Support Officer of the Year – PCSO 8322 Rob Townsend
- Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Police Community Support Officer of the Year – PCSO 7780 Craig Powell
- Redcar and Cleveland Neighbourhood Police Community Support Officer of the Year – PCSO 7596 Lorraine Hudson
Neighbourhood Policing Team of the Year
- Cleveland Police Neighbourhood Policing Team of the Year – Middlesbrough NPT2
- Hartlepool Neighbourhood Policing Team of the Year – Hart Ward Team
- Stockton Neighbourhood Policing Team of the Year – Stainsby Hill Team
- Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Policing Team of the Year – Middlesbrough NPT2
- Redcar and Cleveland Neighbourhood Policing Team of the Year – West Dyke Team
Neighbourhood Special Constable of the Year
- Cleveland Police Neighbourhood Special Constable of the Year – Special Sergeant 4450 Kate Dack
- Stockton Neighbourhood Special Constable of the Year – Special Sergeant 4450 Kate Dack
- Redcar and Cleveland Neighbourhood Special Constable of the Year – Special Sergeant 4014 Alan McGarrity
Neighbourhood Supporting Volunteer of the Year
- Cleveland Police Neighbourhood Supporting Volunteer of the Year – Walter and Jean Parrish
- Stockton Neighbourhood Supporting Volunteer of the Year – Sarah Lucas
- Middlesbrough Neighbourhood Supporting Volunteer of the Year – Walter and Jean Parrish
- Redcar and Cleveland Neighbourhood Supporting Volunteer of the Year – Saltburn Front Desk Team
Chief Constable of Cleveland Police Sean Price said: “We had an amazing response to the awards, which just demonstrates how many of our Neighbourhood Policing officers, staff and volunteers are Putting People First and making a real difference to local communities.
“I’m proud that Neighbourhood Policing in Cleveland has contributed to a 14% reduction in crime over the last year, by working with local people to tackle the issues that really matter to them.
“Everyone who has been nominated should be truly proud of themselves and I would like to thank everyone for their contribution to reducing crime and anti-social behaviour and keeping public confidence levels in Cleveland Police high.”
Added Police Authority Chair Councillor Dave McLuckie: “I think the very positive response we have had for these first awards demonstrates just how much the public value the difference which Neighbourhood Policing has had in strengthening the links between the police and local communities.
“What is also underlines is the importance of police and public working together—our local community officers, community support officers, special constables and, of course, the local volunteers who are vital to ensuring that we are able to tackle those issues which affect people’s day-today lives.”
The Cleveland area winners for the Neighbourhood Officer category and Neighbourhood Police Community Support Officer category will now be put forward for the national Jane’s Police Review Awards.