Last chance to nominate top cops (From Chard & Ilminster News)

Last chance to nominate top cops

8:00pm Monday 23rd November 2009

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TIME is running out to nominate your best on the beat in this year's Community Policing Awards.

The awards, jointly organised by Avon and Somerset Police Authority and Constabulary, recognise the outstanding work of neighbourhood policing teams.

They include Neighbourhood Beat Manager of the Year, PCSO of the Year, Special Constable of the Year, Neighbourhood Team of the Year and the Outstanding Customer Service Award.

This year’s nominations have already surpassed 2008’s record, topping 450 votes so far.

Dr Moira Hamlin, chairman of the Avon and Somerset Police Authority, said: "We have been overwhelmed with the response so far but we know there are more residents across Avon and Somerset who think very highly of their neighbourhood policing teams.

"Many people tell me about the good work their Beat Manager or PCSO is doing in their area every day and we're asking all those people who have not yet voted but have experienced an police officer, team, staff or volunteer going the extra mile for them or their community to vote."

The closing date for nominations is Monday (November 30) after which an independent panel will select winners for each of the six policing districts: Bristol; South Gloucestershire; Bath and North East Somerset; North Somerset; Somerset West and East.

An awards ceremony will be held in March to announce the overall force winner for each category.

*To vote follow the link.

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