Staffordshire Police officers are being encouraged to put colleagues forward for a Women in Policing Award.
Launched by the Police Federation of England and Wales in 2015, the annual award recognises a current or recently retired officer who has gone above and beyond their job, while on duty.
Nominations for this year’s awards are now open and Staffordshire Police Federation chair Phil Jones is urging members to nominate colleagues who have made an outstanding contribution.
He said: “The Women in Policing Award is a great opportunity to recognise the fantastic colleagues who have made an impact on or a significant contribution to women in the police service.
“I’d really encourage our members to put nominations through for the award and I’m really looking forward to reading them as they come in.”
The first Women in Policing Award was presented to the families of Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes, the two Greater Manchester Police officers killed in a gun and grenade attack in 2012.
The winner of the 2021 award was Chief Inspector Sharon Baker of Avon and Somerset, who spoke out about her experience of domestic abuse and being in a controlling relationship.
Nominations for this year’s awards can be made by police officers or police staff and the closing date is 28 March.
Members can contact Staffordshire Police Federation to make their nominations and all nominees will receive a certificate and a Women in Policing badge.
The winner will be announced at the Police Federation’s annual national conference in Manchester in May.
