22
Jul
2013
By Calvin at 18:36 GMT, 12 years ago
Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens and Chief Constable Nick Gargan are asking for the public's help to find the best Neighbourhood police officers, staff, volunteers and teams. Perhaps someone that has made a real difference in your life or a team or volunteer who has helped improve your neighbourhood.
The awards recognise the outstanding work of Neighbourhood Policing teams and individuals in the following categories:
Neighbourhood Beat Team of the Year, Neighbourhood Beat Manager of the Year; PCSO (Police Community Support Officer) of the Year; Special Constable of the Year; Volunteer of the Year and the Outstanding Customer Service Award.
Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens said "These awards mean so much to the officers, staff and volunteers who receive them because the nominations come from people in the communities they serve. They're not a management or corporate award – they're recognition from local people without whose support we would achieve nothing."
Chief Constable Nick Gargan said: "Day in, day out, officers in Avon and Somerset are doing their best to make sure the communities they serve are safe and feel safe. The Neighbourhood Policing Awards are a fantastic opportunity for local people to show their support and recognition for that work."
There's not much time left as the closing date is Sunday August 4, 2013. To nominate please visit www.neighbourhoodpolicingawards.co.uk Nomination forms are also available in police stations and libraries.
After this date an independent panel will select winners across the policing districts and an awards ceremony will be held on Thursday October 24, 2013 at Cadbury House Hotel where an overall force winner for each category will be announced.
The Neighbourhood Policing Awards is possible thanks to sponsorship from local and national businesses.
Source Avon and Somerset Constabulary: http://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/LocalPages/NewsDetails.aspx?nsid=27609&t=4
