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Name: Sgt Peter Yensen
Force: Avon and Somerset Constabulary

Career Highlights: Sgt Yensen has been in the police service for 30 years and has served in Avon and Somerset Constabulary for 25 years. He has been a beat manager, tutor constable and temporary training sergeant. He has twice been commended by Crown court judges and was awarded a double commendation by then chief constable David Shattock for an outstanding arrest rate and fine community policing, his force says. He was commended again by then chief constable Steve Pilkington for his personal commitment to the policing of Taunton and was commended by Taunton licensing justices for his work in the field and in particular the helpful and expert way he handled cases before them.

What others say: A force spokesman says: '[Peter] has been a role model greatly respected by his officers and general public alike and a credit to Avon and Somerset Constabulary.'

Name: Insp Melvyn Williams
Force: Cheshire Constabulary

Career Highlights: Insp Williams has spent his entire 30 years' service in frontline operational posts, both as a detective and a uniformed officer and has been awarded five commendations for his exceptional achievements and commitment. His career highlights include having the best burglary performance over a five-year period, his force says. For the past 18 months, he has led a city centre neighbourhood policing team and is recognised for his efforts in driving forward licensing controls. Insp Williams has set high professional standards for burglaries, his force says, and has worked with partners to drive up the standards of city centre car parks with increased CCTV coverage.

What others say: A force spokesman says: 'Mel is an outstanding officer, an amazing asset to the service and has a real passion to work with the community and resolve local problems.'

Name: PC Belinda Harding
Force: City of London Police

Career Highlights: PC Harding joined the City of London Police in 1977 and is the force's first female cadet to reach 30 years' service as an officer. During her career she became one of the first female officers to qualify as a physical training and self defence instructor in 1980. PC Harding is also a first contact scheme officer, where she mentors new officers and helps them settle in. She has developed and delivered personal safety talks around the Square Mile, received more than 120 letters of appreciation on her file and has received an award from the Royal Humane Society for successfully resuscitating a man who had collapsed in the City.

What others say: A force spokesman says: 'PC Harding continues to set an example and make a significant contribution to frontline policing in the City of London and will be missed by the force and the community when she retires.'

Name: PC John Morton
Force: Cleveland Police

Career Highlights: PC Morton joined what was Teesside Police in 1969 after an early career as a motor mechanic and life saver. He was posted to the road traffic department and was an early pioneer of accident investigation. He left Cleveland Constabulary in 1976 to work in the oil and gas industry but returned in 1983 and ultimately rejoined the accident investigation unit.
PC Morton is flexible in relation to his duties, his force says, and in fact spends a lot of his own time promoting road safety and casualty reduction in the local area. He is a member of a number of organisations relating to his level of his expertise.

What others say: A force spokesman says: 'John is a shining example to officers both younger in age and service as his enthusiasm and dedication know no bounds.'

Name: PC Jenny Herniman
Force: Devon and Cornwall Constabulary

Career Highlights: PC Herniman retires at the end of this year with 30 years' service. During her career she has carried out patrol duties, worked in the traffic department, youth affairs and for the past four years has been a neighbourhood beat manager for Torrington in Devon. She has received three chief superintendents' commendations and has no discipline findings on record. Since becoming a neighbourhood beat manager PC Herniman has worked on a 'town plan', which has transformed the town centre, altering traffic management and disabled access. She has also been involved in establishing facilities for young people.

What others say: A force spokesman says: 'Since becoming neighbourhood beat manager for Torrington, Jenny has worked tirelessly towards forging links with all key groups and individuals.'

Name: PC Keith Cutler
Force: Dorset Police

Career Highlights: PC Cutler has remained on frontline policing for the length of his 29-year service, 28 of which have been spent as a community beat officer in Kinson. He has run a successful neighbourhood watch scheme, becoming a mentor for community beat officers in the division, is becoming a governor at two local secondary schools and became one of the founder members of the north Bournemouth crime prevention panel. Last year he won magazine group NatMag's 'unsung heroes' award and donated the £1,000 prize money to local charities.

What others say: A force spokesman says: 'When not fitting door locks for the elderly or cooking meals for them at St Thomas Church in Bournemouth, having bought the food out of his own pocket, you can find Keith then serving it to them as well.'

Name: Kevin Kilkenny
Force: Durham Constabulary

Career Highlights: Mr Kilkenny retired in June, but on his last day at work he was still investigating a burglary that occurred on his beat. Mr Kilkenny's contacts led to the arrest of two people responsible for the offence. Mr Kilkenny has worked in traffic, CID, the regional crime squad, youth engagement services and as a beat officer with a neighbourhood policing team serving Leadgate. In November 2006, he arrested four people in a three-hour spell for unrelated matters, prompting a commendation from his chief superintendent.

What others say: Jo Whitfield, operations manager at County Durham Youth Engagement Service, says: 'Due to his relaxed but firm manner, [Mr Kilkenny] developed positive relationships with some very difficult young people who were exhibiting high levels of anti-social behaviour and offending behaviour.'

Name: Det Sgt Barry Blackman
Force: Essex Police

Career Highlights: During his 30 years' service, Det Sgt Blackman has served as a constable and a sergeant in both uniformed and criminal investigation roles. He has received three chief constable's commendations and four letters of appreciation from ACPO officers for his work on various operations. Det Sgt Blackman also assesses images of child pornography in addition to his other duties and during an operation he supervised the arrest and investigation of suspects and the submission of evidence files to the Crown Prosecution Service. On average, Det Sgt Blackman has only taken 2.5 sick days per year, over his career.

What others say: Det Insp Roy Clark says: 'Barry has consistently been highly regarded by his colleagues and managers alike for his experience, professionalism, knowledge and expertise.'

Name: PC Marie Hodgkinson
Force: Greater Manchester Police

Career Highlights: PC Hodgkinson joined GMP in 1978 and has spent all her service on the Tameside division. She has always operated in frontline activities such as section patrol, CID and proactive units. In the past 18 months, PC Hodgkinson has mentored an officer who was still in his probationary period and, under her guidance, he has passed Part 1 of his sergeants' promotion examination. She has opened her own garage as a place youths can meet and assisted local young people in forming a steel band. She also accompanies children on camping trips.

What others say: Andrew Marston, an assistant chief officer in the force's human resources department, says: 'Marie prides herself on her arrest and detection rates and makes use of her network of contacts, being an inspirational role model for officers younger in service.'

Name: Det Sgt Glyn Morvan
Force: Gwent Police

Career Highlights: Det Sgt Morvan has 36 years' service. He started working with the public protection unit in 1997, which covers child abuse investigations, sex offender management and domestic violence in Gwent. He has been involved in several major inquiries. He has an in-depth knowledge of legislation and excels in safeguarding children, according to his force. He has been commended by the divisional commander and by the chief constable.
He has trained police officers and worked with a number of agencies about child protection.
What others say: William Horne, an assistant chief constable of the force, says: 'Glyn is an example to all our officers and demonstrates as much commitment and enthusiasm for the job in his 37th year as he did in his first.'

Name: Insp David Formby
Force: Merseyside Police

Career Highlights: During his service, Insp Formby has been awarded five commendations and recently won the force award for the most significant contribution to neighbourhood policing. He has performed a range of roles including force press office manager and recruitment inspector. In October 2004, he decided to amalgamate two existing neighbourhood teams to improve customer service. Consequently, in 2006, his neighbourhood team won the Merseyside Police award for neighbourhood contribution of the year. During his time working in neighbourhoods, Insp Formby has helped train seven constables subsequently promoted to sergeant.

What others say: A force spokesman says: 'Staff clamour to join his team, which is a testament to the team spirit and community focus he engenders.'

Name: Insp Paul O'Connor
Force: Hertfordshire Constabulary

Career Highlights: Insp O'Connor joined the force in 1977 and was a uniformed constable at Hemel Hempstead until 1981 when he joined the divisional tactical patrol group. He went on to carry out temporary detective duties and was promoted to sergeant in 1987 and to inspector in 1998. He is now on the 30+ programme.
He has received a chief constable's commendation for swift action which saved the life of a person who had lost a lot of blood and in 2002 he received a Humane Society award after rescuing a man in 'imminent danger' of falling from the sixth floor of a building.

What others say: Ch Insp David Moore says: 'It is not exaggerating to say that Paul has devoted his life to the police service.'

Name: PC Gerard Swindells
Force: Lancashire Constabulary

Career Highlights: PC Swindells is a response officer and has always worked shifts in his 30 years' service, only being absent from work due to injuries throughout his career. The chief constable has personally commended him for his ability in guiding both student and experienced officers. Earlier this year, patrolling with a student officer, PC Swindells showed tremendous courage in preventing a man jumping to his death from a road bridge. At a recent performance review, PC Swindells's supervisor noted how his detection rate, at more than 50 per cent, is outstanding, according to his force.

What others say: A force spokesman says: 'PC Swindells acts with integrity at all times and his enthusiasm and determination are an example for all.'

Name: PC Robert Greenacre
Force: Met

Career Highlights: PC Greenacre has spent 24 years working with the Chinese community in London and has developed expertise in Asian organised crime. His knowledge of Triad activities means he has taken a pivotal role in a number of major investigations teams for offences such as murder, serious assault, robbery, blackmail, kidnapping, fraud and drug importation.
He was awarded a Royal Humane Society Award Testimonial on Vellum after rescuing a man who was in imminent danger of falling from a high ledge of a West End theatre.

What others say: Chu Ting Tang, president of the London Chinatown Association, says: 'PC Greenacre has been a constant fixture and friend of the Chinatown community. I cannot think of anyone who has shown this consistent level of commitment to public service.'

Name: Ch Insp (acting) Steve Harris
Force: North Yorkshire Police

Career Highlights: Ch Insp (acting) Harris has been credited by his force with implementing the National Intelligence Model within his work, 25 years before it was formally introduced. His force says he is a 'top performing officer' who excels whether working on a murder investigation, child protection or community safety. His role in encountering an unexploded letter bomb in 2001 led to the arrest and conviction of the suspect, who had committed similar offences around the country. He has received three Crown court commendations for his work on complicated inquiries.

What others say: Peter Bagshaw, an assistant chief constable, says: 'Throughout his career, Steve has been a model professional who has carried out the job with the greatest of pride and efficiency while never losing his sense of humour.'

Name: Sgt Dave Roberts
Force: Nottinghamshire Police

Career Highlights: Sgt Roberts joined the force in 1977 and was based in Beeston carrying out foot patrols. Two years later, he joined Beeston CID, before joining the force drug squad in 1984. In 1990 he was promoted to uniform sergeant and in 2003 he became beat manager at Rushcliffe South. During his career, he has handled cases such as a 10-year-old boy who, the force says, was 'out of control'. Sgt Roberts and his colleagues gathered evidence that resulted in the boy being the youngest person in the UK to receive an ASBO. Last year he was awarded a divisional commander's commendation in recognition for his 'quick response' after the arrest of three robbers.

What others say: Ch Insp Glenn Harper says: 'Sgt Roberts is a genuine and exemplary officer, fully committed to his beat manager sergeant role and respected by his peers.'

Name: Jan McKay
Force: Police Service of Northern Ireland

Career Highlights: Ms McKay joined Royal Ulster Constabulary in 1979 and was posted to Larne, where she remained until her retirement. She worked in neighbourhood policing and in 1989 was highly commended for her part in a successful indecent assault investigation. In 1999, she was appointed domestic violence officer and forged many partnerships with statutory and voluntary agencies.
In 2006, Larne introduced risk assessing and safety planning for victims of domestic violence and Ms McKay has exclusively administered the process, risk assessing each victim.

What others say: Hazel Baird, chairman of Homefirst Domestic Violence forum, says: 'Jan has been a great colleague, a worthy ambassador for her organisation and a credible voice for victims who struggle to be heard.'

Name: PC Stephen Broadhead
Force: South Yorkshire Police

Career Highlights: When PC Broadhead retires in January, he will have spent 30 years working shifts in a frontline uniform role.
His enthusiasm has not paled over three decades according to his force, which says he is always the last to leave at night and the first to volunteer for unpopular jobs.
He has the shortest outstanding crime list among his peers. He is seen as a 'father figure' to others on his shift and offers both professional and emotional support to his colleagues.

What others say: Insp (acting) Kevin Harvey says: 'Perhaps the most striking of PC Broadhead's abilities is that of his infectious enthusiasm. He is an excellent role model for other officers, illustrating that performance does not depend on age and that a zest for real policing should not reduce with service.'

Name: PC George Heppell
Force: Staffordshire Police

Career Highlights: When Staffordshire Police introduced neighbourhood policing across the force, PC Heppell's work was not affected as he already ensured the basic principles of community policing were fundamental to his work, according to his force. PC Heppell is well known for both his sense of humour and the respect he commands among the community. He specialises in rural issues, has received three divisional commendations - one for saving a life - and received the force's Chief Constable's Award for lifetime acheivement earlier this year.

What others say: PC Amanda Hitchins, a former colleague, says: 'George is someone to be looked up to and epitomises what being a community constable is all about. He is never without a smile and a day that includes George means it is a brighter one.'

Name: Det Sgt Wayne Allman
Force: South Wales Police

Career Highlights: Public protection officer Det Sgt Allman has received four chief constable's commendations, four chief superintendent commendations and achieved a degree in police studies during his time in the job. Since he joined CID in 1981, he has trained countless uniform officers who have become first-class detectives, according to his force.
Det Insp Sue Hurley, of professional standards department, who was trained by Det Sgt Allman says: 'He made me what I am today; thorough and methodical.'

What others say: A force spokesman says: 'Det Sgt Allman's passion for the police service and the pride he takes in doing a good job is fundamental to his existence. This dedication is why Det Sgt Allman's portfolio should be considered an outstanding personal achievement.'

Name: Insp Richard Bridgman
Force: Surrey Police

Career Highlights: Insp Bridgman has played a pivotal role in many high-profile events during his service, according to his force. Not only was he first on the scene when the actress Diana Dors' husband committed suicide, he also worked as a press officer and faced the national press when John Duffy, the 'railway rapist' who was jailed in 1988, was arrested. And two decades ago he was first on the scene at a 15,000-strong rave in Reigate which deteriorated into a riot. The force says it is extremely proud of Insp Bridgman and that he has an 'unblemished career'.

What others say: A force spokesman says: 'Insp Bridgman ensures a professional response is provided to a whole spectrum of incidents including missing persons, firearms incidents and serious crimes. He is well-respected by his team and throughout the force.'

Name: Det Sgt Stephen Buckland
Force: Thames Valley Police

Career Highlights: You would think Det Sgt Buckland would be tired, having worked shifts and walked his beat non-stop since 1973, but according to his force, he is as enthusiastic today as he was when he joined the force more than three decades ago.
People who live on his beat hold Det Sgt Buckland in high regard, the force adds, and he is known informally as the 'Chief Constable of Chesham'. He is seen as an asset to the area and has been congratulated for his work in clearing up anti-social behaviour, according to his force.
What others say: PC Kevin Flint says: 'Det Sgt Stephen Buckland is an outstanding police officer. He demonstrates the highest qualities required, those of integrity, dedication, fairness, good humour and a willingness to change and embrace new methods of working.'

Name: Peter Herring
Force: Warwickshire Police

Career Highlights: Mr Herring retired in April after 31 years' service spent in Rugby and 28 years with the criminal investigation department. He has now transferred to the child protection department in Warwick as a civilian investigator.
During his career, Mr Herring dealt with a man who attempted to commit suicide in the foyer of Rugby police station. The man was saturated in petrol and was holding a lighter in his hand.
Mr Herring has also been recognised by senior officers for having a good record of detecting high-value crime by carrying out excellent background inquires and detailed interviews, according to his force.

What others say: Det Insp Ally Wright says: 'Peter is, as the award demands, the epitome of what the public expect, in this case as a detective.'

Name: PC Philip Schoenrock
Force: West Mercia Constabulary

Career Highlights: During his career PC Schoenrock has talked people out of harming themselves on at least three occasions and swum across the River Avon in pursuit of a criminal.
During the past 12 months at Evesham police station, he has made 45 arrests (the next most productive officer made 36). In the same period, he investigated 167 crimes, 65 of which he has detected.
PC Schoenrock has also attended more calls for assistance from the public over the past 12 months than anyone else in the force, 660 incidents.
What others say: A force spokesman says: 'Philip always takes new officers under his wing. He is an excellent role model and his enthusiasm and love for the job is inspiring.'

Name: Graham Sanders
Force: West Midlands Police

Career Highlights: In June Mr Sanders completed 35 years' police service and three years' service as a cadet. During his career, Mr Sanders has received six chief superintendent's awards for outstanding work. His achievements include working on Operation Santrella, the investigation into a murder and attempted murder of a mother and daughter by a French national who fled to France and could not be extradited. He travelled to France to attend the trial, which was five years after the offence, and the appeal two years later. He has not reported sick for 26 years.

What others say: Suzette Davenport, an assistant chief constable, says: 'Rarely will an officer achieve what Graham Sanders can claim to have achieved throughout his police career.

Name: Sgt Martin Fuller
Force: West Yorkshire Police

Career Highlights: During his career Sgt Fuller has been involved in some of the most challenging events the force has had to deal with including the Chapletown and Bradford riots and the miners' strike. While serving in the firearms support unit between 1987 and 1993 in Leeds he designed the 'ballistic bolster'. The shield offers visual cover for firearms officers operating in dangerous situations and the kit is still used today across West Yorkshire Police and other forces. Sgt Fuller has run the custody support unit and has made improvements such as devising the practice of 'drunk rousal' to ensure vulnerable detainees are properly checked.

What others say: A force spokesman says: 'His obvious enjoyment of the role belies the fact that he has a high level of professionalism and a desire to continue to develop himself as a police officer.'

Name: Det Sgt Anthony Griffin
Force: Wiltshire Constabulary

Career Highlights: Det Sgt Griffin has served with Wiltshire Constabulary for 32 years, always in frontline duties. He has worked in uniform roles, in the criminal investigation department leading specialist investigations and, on a child protection team. He has trained and developed countless officers in crime investigation and child abuse investigations. Det Sgt Griffin also ensures that his team received recognition and even helped secure a Queen's Police Medal for one of his detectives. Following his retirement, Det Sgt Griffin will continue to work in the field of child protection, training and supporting police officers, social workers and other professionals in carrying out joint investigation work.

What others say: Martin Richards, former chief constable of Wiltshire Constabulary, says: 'Det Sgt Griffin's highly professional approach to policing has been unstinting throughout his service.'