Remarkable Police Awards 2025: The celebration of giving and excellence

The exceptional police prizes of 2025 took place earlier this week (Tuesday, March 11), celebrating the dedication and exceptional contributions of our police officers, the staff, the special Constanta and the volunteers.

Aerospace Bristol played the host to colleagues from all the force, who gathered to recognize the remarkable achievements of this year’s candidates. The event was supported by sponsorship and was presented by the ITV News, Alex Lovell.

From the development of training and the provision of specialized guidance to improve the support for victims and investigative quality, to encouraging intercultural connections in our communities, through initiatives that are thinking about the advance, the awards have highlighted the width of talent, innovation and commitment within the AVON and Somerset police.

“Inspired, humble, extremely proud”

The boss of Constanta, said Sarah Crew: “OPAs are a bright opportunity every year to celebrate exceptional and extraordinary police work.

“He made me feel inspired, humble, extremely proud, truly privileged to be boss and serve with such people who do such extraordinary things. Stories of courage, bravery, but also kindness and compassion, inclusion, community involvement, innovation. It was everything there and it was indeed, indeed inspiring. “

Stuart Brooks detective, illustrated in the main image, took home the police officer of the year. For over four years he has worked without ceasing, following each lead and building an irrefutable case, despite the numerous challenges, to ensure the justice for a rape survivor. His compassionate support assured that the survivor felt believed and empowered throughout the trial, eventually leading to a conviction.

Speaking of how the prize winning made him feel, Stuart shared: “He made me feel good. For this we do the job, receiving something back for the people we deal with. It makes you feel good to be recognized for it. ”

“Commitment that goes further and beyond”

Clare Moody, said police and crime commissioner: “There are so much to celebrate this evening, recognizing the commitment that goes on and beyond.

“It is so valuable to me, for the people of Avon and Somerset, that we actually get up, we take a moment and recognize and recognize those remarkable policemen who, in many respects, are an example of a police as a whole, but we have only gone so far.”

The winners of the prizes

The winners of the prizes listed below and gave the consent for advertising. In cases where the winners chose to remain anonymous, the category was omitted in terms of their wishes.

Representation of our values ​​- Learning: Police Coach and Evaluator Reg Gilder

The reg has a significant impact on the training of officers on coercive pursuit and control, modeling both locally and nationally. His experience has obtained recognition at the regional conferences and was nominated for an Alice Ruggles Trust prize for the efforts in approaching the pursuit.

As a key architect of the tracking framework, he trained entire departments, reviewed investigations and offered specialized guidance, improving the victim’s support and the investigative quality. His dedication ensures that the officers are better equipped to deal with cases at high risk, which makes a real difference in protecting the victims.

Representation of our values ​​- Courageous: Critical Incident Manager James McKenna

James has shown extraordinary courage and compassion when he encountered a road traffic collision. Faced with a challenging scene and surrounded by smoke and the strong smell of fuel, he acted without hesitation, prioritizing the life of those trapped inside the vehicle.

Even when he was facing aggression from a difficulty survivor, James remained focused. His actions that day demonstrated courage and compassion, taking a step forward when others hesitated, providing reinsurance in chaos and holding space for hope.

Representation of our values ​​- Innovation: the team of resolutions in the court, information technology, neighborhood and partnerships, police office and crime office

The resolution application outside the court has transformed the way officers make decisions about the alternative justice results. The application simplifies complex legal guidance, offering clear and structured questions to help determine the most appropriate resolution. Since the launch in 2024, it has been used by over 600 officers, improving consistency, efficiency and confidence in decision making.

Citizen in Police: Leader of Volunteer Cadet Unit Emma Gregory

Emma has transformed volunteer police cadets by leading her, creating structured, training sessions and empowering young people in their learning. She expanded the unit, organized the first discussion about the terrorism led by the cadets and planned a summer camp with several units, ensuring a safe and enriching experience. As a designated protection advance, it prioritizes the well -being of the cadets, and under its leadership, the unit was called a unit of the year. Her passion and innovation had a lasting impact on the involvement of the cadet in all force.

Police Staff Member: Handyperson Shane Eckley

Shane is a vital member of the team of estates and facilities, which goes further and beyond to provide police stations without any problems. His work by maintaining buildings and vehicles allows officers and staff to focus on their roles without disturbance. Recently, he played a key role in the transition to the new Minehead police station. Always willing to help, dedication, hard work and goodness have had a lasting impact on his colleagues.

Police Officer of the Year: Conscious Detective Stuart Brooks

Stuart’s determination and dedication were crucial in ensuring justice for a rape survivor, despite the many challenges over four years. He tirelessly followed every lead, re-examining the samples and made efforts for advanced forensic tests to build an irrefutable case. His compassionate support assured that the survivor felt believed and empowered throughout the trial, eventually leading to a conviction. The survivor credits Stuart with saving his life, emphasizing the relentless goodness and search for justice.

The prize for the realization of life

The ceremony ended with four recognized winners for their significant contribution to the police. Three have agreed to take part in media advertising:

Officer Multimedia Senior Keith Hoyles

Keith dedicated 43 years to Avon and Somerset police, outlining the multimedia capabilities of the force. Since 1981, it has adapted to major technological changes, from black and white film to digital media and has played a crucial role in the operational police, supporting terrorist investigations and judicial procedures. His leadership increased the multimedia team, and his impact on police communications continues through the flourishing team he built.

Alan Chambers police staff investigator

Alan has served in the police for over 40 years, from the police cadet to the CID investigator. Highly respected in professional standards and later as a police staff investigator, he played a key role in complex cases, gaining a greeting of the Crown Court. Even after the life rescue surgery in 2024, he was employed to guide colleagues and support investigations, embodiment of unwavering dedication for justice.

Police Sergeant Nick Dalrymple

Nick was a motor force in handling the police dogs for 26 years, leading national training and winning several championships. His experience has supported major security operations, including the Olympics and NATO summits, and he will soon serve as a main judge for the National Police Championships. A dedicated mentor, he redefined standards in the field and inspired future manipulators.

Speaking to host Alex Lovell at the event, he said: “It’s very humiliating to stand up among these fantastic, magnificent people. I think it was highlighted this evening, it is a team effort, and the dogs are my team, but also the people who work for me. In their name I receive this. ”