Neighbourhood policing officers have been recognised for their hard work within our communities at the neighbourhood policing awards.
The awards were held during Cumbria Constabulary’s Neighbourhood Policing Conference which were held on October 11.
Eight awards were presented to officers and PCSO’s by Chief Constable Michelle Skeer and Police and Crime Commissioner Peter McCall in recognition of their contribution to neighbourhood policing.
Superintendent’s Neighbourhood Policing Leadership Awards
Inspector Richard Smillie, Copeland Neighbourhood Policing Team has been recognised for his leadership of the Copeland Neighbourhood Policing Team. Richard has developed successful partnerships withing the local focus hub resulting in police and partners to quickly and effectively respond to community concerns.
Police Community Support Officers of the Year 2022:
Eden Police Community Support Officer Karen Dakin has been award for dedication and passion into rural and wildlife crime which has had a profound impact on the confidence of the local and wider community.
Copeland Police Community Support Officer Hollie Huck has been recognised for her work in the reduction of ASB within Cleator Moor. Hollie received concerns regarding emerging issues from the public, local businesses, and community leaders.
Neighbourhood Police Officers of the Year 2022
Eden Police Constable Richard Kemp has also been recognised for his dedication to tackle rural crime following concerns raised by the rural community.
Temporary Police Sergeant Leesa Edwards has been awarded for her proactive working in addressing issues that have had a detrimental effect on the local community’s quality of life.
Neighbourhood Policing Team Innovation Award 2022
The Allerdale Neighbourhood Policing team of T/Inspector Scott Adams, PC Catherine Higson, T/PS Leesa Edwards, PCSO Rachel Pape and Senior Manager Community Safety & Resilience Emma Thompson received this award following the response to youth related ASB in Workington Town Centre.
To address the issues the team used a problem-solving approach to resolve the issues, which included the implementation of a Community Beat Officer, a dedicated, locally-based officer working within the community to tackle local issues. This work seen a significant reduction in calls for service, reduction in youth related crimes and a reduction in alcohol related admissions to the West Cumberland.
Neighbourhood Policing Individual Innovation Award 2022
Police Constable Mark Christie from Carlisle NPT has been recognised for his determination to improve the Constabulary’s delivery to the public.
Mark has used his experience as a problem solver and strived to improve processes and efficiencies alongside his day-to-day role within the NPT.
“These awards have highlighted just some of the excellent hard work that our teams carry out on a daily basis to address community issues.”
Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall, said: “Policing is a multi-facetted role and the neighbour policing teams handle so many different aspects of crime and policing on a day-to-day basis.
“These awards provide the Constabulary with the opportunity to celebrate the fantastic work that is being done around the county to keep the public safe and build on the positive relationship between the Police and the public.
“Congratulations to everyone who has been recognised at the ceremony – all awards are well deserved.”
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