Police force honours outstanding officers

OUTSTANDING police officers in South Yorkshire are set to be recognised at an awards ceremony at Sheffield City Hall tomorrow.

A total of 14 different awards will be handed out at the "Leaders in Action" awards ceremony, from Student Officer of the Year to Lifetime Achievement in Policing.

South Yorkshire Chief Constable Meredydd Hughes, said: "The winners and all the nominees have demonstrated the quality of our people, which has led to our being recognised as one of the most improved forces in the UK."

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One of the winners is Pc Peter Booth, the community constable at Chapeltown, who is set to receive the Brian Moseley Award in recognition of his 30 years' service.

A police spokesman said: "Pc Booth is something of a community treasure in Chapeltown. His prodigious local knowledge of both the area and the overwhelming number of local people who know him well, combined with his commitment and his likeable character has made a positive contribution to the fabric of the community that can be seen in the relatively low crime rates and general tone of the area."

Another award winner is Andrew Bentley, 43, who has won the Special Constable of the Year award.

He was nominated by Sgt Tim Cross at Meersbrook Police Station, who said: "He is one of the hardest working people I have ever met, both within and outside the police service. He is unfailingly polite and always enthusiastic."

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Sgt Richard Sainsbury, who works in Barnsley, will receive the Lifetime Achievement in Policing award tomorrow.

He began working for South Yorkshire Police in 1988 and was promoted to sergeant in December 1993.

A police spokesman said: "Sgt Sainsbury's enthusiasm is infectious on those around him and he has developed and trained a significant number of officers, especially in relation to drug-related crimes."

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