WHO is the best Bobby on the beat? Or Thames Valley Police’s top cop?
The force has opened nominations for its Community Policing Awards, a chance to celebrate officers, staff an volunteers who have made a difference to the community.
Winner of the 2021 Overall and Berkshire Community Officer Award, PC Colin Boyes, on receiving the award, said: “It is a real privilege to have been nominated.
“It means a great deal to me knowing that both the community I serve and the colleagues that I work with believe that I am worthy of this recognition.”
There are eight categories:
Community Police Officer 2022
A neighbourhood officer who has made a difference to the community.
Police Community Support Officer 2022
A PCSO who has helped to improve diversity.
Special Constable 2022
A Special Constable who has gone above and beyond to serve the community.
Diversity Champion 2022
Someone who has helped to improve diversity.
Volunteer 2022
A volunteer who actively supports the police and volunteers
Cadet 2022
A cadet who supports fellow cadets, shows initiative, supports community events, is committed to and is an advocate for the police force.
Community Volunteer 2022
A volunteer who assists with community concerns and enforcing the law.
Problem Solving Award 2022
An individual or team who have worked collectively to problem solve a community issue connected to crime reduction, anti-social behaviour and/or vulnerability which has made a real difference to a community. This can include partners, third sector and community members, as well as police staff and officers across all departments.
Nominations close on Friday, March 4.
For more details, or to nominate, log on to: www.thamesvalley.police.uk
