There’s less than one week left to say ‘thank you’ to your policing heroes by nominating them for a Be Proud Award.
The annual Be Proud Awards recognise and reward the dedicated officers, staff and volunteers within Avon and Somerset Constabulary for their hard work in ensuring our communities are safe. To make sure your local neighbourhood officer, response officer, special constable, police staff member, investigator, volunteer or policing team are in with a chance of picking up an award at ceremony in June, visit www.beproudawards.com and make a nomination before 27 January 2019.
Police and Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens said: “There’s still time to help us recognise the unsung heroes who have made a real difference to our communities.
“It is humbling to see the bravery and hard work of so many of our officers, staff and volunteer who go above and beyond to ensure the communities of Avon and Somerset are safe. Every nomination submitted means another policing hero gets the recognition they deserve.”
Chief Constable Andy Marsh added: “It’s important we take the time to recognise our extraordinary colleagues who work around the clock and who go the extra mile for Avon and Somerset. I am so grateful to every single one of them for their efforts and I look forward to reading your nominations.”
The closing date for nominations is January 27 2019. After this date, an independent panel will select winners across the policing areas and an awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday June 12 2019 at Cadbury House Hotel, where an overall winner for each category will be announced.
More information can be found at www.beproudawards.com
More about the award categories:
Neighbourhood Officer of the Year
Offering visible reassurance in the community and improving the quality of life of local people is at the heart of neighbourhood policing. We are looking for a neighbourhood officer who personifies neighbourhood policing.
Response Officer of the Year
Response officers are often the first on the scene at an emergency, offering that initial vital support to someone in their greatest time of need. We are looking for an officer who makes a real difference at that first point of contact.
Investigator of the Year
The investigation and detection of crime is at the heart of police activity. Investigators collate information (evidence), identify suspects and achieve justice for victims by preparing complex casefiles for the courts, while supporting victims.
Police Staff Member of the Year
Giving a high quality professional service instils confidence in our communities and encourages involvement and engagement. We are looking for a member of police staff who consistently provides the highest levels of professionalism.
Police Support Volunteer of the Year
Volunteers assist officers, staff and other volunteers to address policing issues that matter most to local people. They bring a wide range of skills and experience from all sorts of backgrounds, making life better for the communities of Avon and Somerset.
Special Constable of the Year
Special Constables give up their time on a voluntary basis to support the work of their colleagues in making local communities feel safe and be safe. We are looking for a Special Constable who, as part of the team, has made a real difference in reducing crime and improving the quality of life for all the community.
Specialist Operations Award
Specialist operations operate across Avon and Somerset, supporting their colleagues when their specialist skills are required. We are looking for an individual who carries out their role above and beyond what is expected of them and working effectively as part of a team.
Policing Team of the Year
Teamwork is the glue that binds the joint efforts of individuals together and is fundamental to the success of our collaborative efforts