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20:00 14/05/2022

The Specials Command Team receive the Salter Cup from Deputy Police Fire and Crime Commissioner Jane Gardner (left) and ACC Rachel Nolan (right)

The outstanding work of our Special Constabulary was celebrated at their annual awards ceremony at Headquarters.

Assistant Chief Constable Rachel Nolan and Deputy Police Fire and Crime Commissioner Jane Gardner presented 11 awards at the event hosted by Superintendent Shaun Kane, Head of the Special Constabulary, in the Assembly Hall

Specials from across the county were joined by their friends and families to recognise the officers whose exceptional work has helped to catch criminals and keep the people of Essex safe.

Essex Police has the second largest Special Constabulary in the country after the Metropolitan Police, with more than 500 serving officers.

Specials have the same powers as regular officers and dedicate at least 16 hours a month to policing alongside their work and family commitments.

Addressing the nominees at the event, ACC Nolan said: “To hear about your amazing work, the hours you’ve committed, and what colleagues have said about you is incredibly impressive and humbling.

“You have all given a huge amount to help serve the public. We all joined the police to help people, give something back and make a difference, and every single one of you is doing just that. You should all be really proud.”

SC Anthony Phillips receives the Norman Dooley Trophy

ACC Nolan also thanked the relatives and friends of the officers and told them the Specials are only able to achieve what they do thanks to their support.

Special Superintendent Chris Gliddon was the biggest winner on the night, taking home the Chief Officer Award and being part of the Fast Roads team who won Team of the Year, and the Special Command Superintendents team who won the Salter Cup for hours worked.

He said: “I’m really proud. It’s been a difficult couple of years, and this is our first awards ceremony since the pandemic. It’s great to be recognised alongside some brilliant people.”

One of the biggest ovations of the night was for Colchester Special Constable Anthony Phillips who received the Norman Dooley Trophy for Meritorious Conduct.

SC Phillips, who has a career as an emergency ambulance crew member, saved the lives of two people after an accident on the A12 in which the other two occupants of the car they were travelling in sadly died.

The very next day, after refusing a day off, SC Phillips was first on the scene after a young person suffered a cardiac arrest. He again performed first aid and acted as the liaison between the police and ambulance service.

He said: “I feel like I don’t deserve it really. I was just doing my job. It was nothing extraordinary. Any other police officer or member of staff that has my skills and experience would have done the same.”

 

Full list of winners and nominees

Salter Cup

This award is presented annually to the team who have completed the highest average amount of hours per officer recorded on duty sheet during the period of 1st April 2021 and 31st March 2022.

1st place            Specials Command Superintendents

2nd place           Rural Engagement Team

3rd place            Roads Policing Unit

 

Special Constabulary Team of the Year

Presented to the team judged by our panel to have shown outstanding commitment to their community in line with the Plan on a Page, supporting Force priorities and keeping Essex safe.

1st place             Fast Roads Training Team

2nd place (joint)Mental Health Street Triage Specials & Op Matterhorn Bronze commanders

3rd place            Southend LPT and CPT

 

Community Award

For the Special Constabulary officer or team who have been visible and accessible within their community, addressing local issues and priorities, patrolling hot spots, and engaging with their communities and partners.

1st place             Simon Jesse

2nd place            Mark Barham

3rd place            Tom Morement and Steve Dale

 

The Derek Hopkins Trophy for Student Officer of the Year award

This award will be presented annually to the Student Officer of the year judged by the panel within Essex Police College to have been consistent within all areas of their time at EPC.

1st place             Alex Colbear

 

Recruitment Champion

Presented to the Officer judged to have best supported the aims and objectives of Essex Police recruitment team, who has been an integrated part of the team at various events, open days and other recruitment requests. This officer continuously shows that they are a supporter of the organisation and aims to always portray the Special Constabulary in a positive way.

1st place            Jaye Jacobs

2nd place           Andrew Linford

 

Regular or Police Staff Team of the Year Award

For the regular officer or police staff team who have supported the Special Constabulary. This team’s activity supports our inclusion and cohesion providing a seamless policing service. Demonstrating our values of Service, Excellence and Teamwork, our officer’s feel valued and appreciated.

1st place            E shift Rayleigh

2nd place           Specials Training Team

3rd place            OSG Team 2

 

Regular Officer of the Year

Presented to the regular officer judged to have supported the Special Constabulary, patrolling with new officers and existing officers and assisting their learning or promoting the Special Constabulary through opportunity, engagement and development.

1st place            Ch Insp Ian Hughes

2nd place           PC Terry Verrall

3rd place            PC Emily Bowyer

 

Employer Supported Policing Award

For the employer that has provided support to staff by allowing paid time off or flexible working for policing duties within the Employer Supported Policing Scheme.

1st place            Essex County Council

2nd place           Wave Utilities

 

The East of England Coop Special Constabulary Supervisor of the Year

This award is for the supervisor judged by our panel to have consistently met the standards required within their role, supporting and inspiring while ensuring effective performance of duties personally and from their team, being open-minded and fair, taking ownership for any problems and collaborating with others to provide the best possible public service.

1st place            Matt Smith

2nd place           Chris Gliddon

3rd place            Mark Barham

 

Chief Officers Award

Presented to the Officer judged by the panel to have best supported the aims and objectives of Essex Police, who has been an integrated and committed member of the Special Constabulary, who has trained and equipped themselves to assist in the delivery of effective policing within their community.

1st place            Chris Gliddon

2nd place           Steve Pipe

3rd place (joint) Perry Woolner

3rd place (joint) Mark Barham

 

Norman Dooley Trophy for Meritorious Conduct

Presented to a member of the Special Constabulary judged by the panel to have displayed exceptional skill, courage or determination in dealing with a situation whilst either on or off duty.

1st place            Anthony Phillips

2nd place           Rob Austin

3rd place            Kelsey Dott

 

Could you help keep Essex safe?

Special Constables are volunteer Police Officers. They have the same police powers, uniforms and equipment as regular Police Officers but sacrifice their free time on a voluntary basis, organising their busy personal lives, day jobs and other commitments around police duties. They do not get paid, but are reimbursed for expenses. 

A Special in Essex is someone who will be valued, supported and integrated into the wider policing family. They’re someone who will learn new skills, see new things and make tangible differences to the lives of the public they serve. A Special in Essex is someone who makes new friends, sees life from new perspectives and upholds the law.

Read more about how you can become a Special with Essex Police.

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