Community Policing Awards

Neighbourhood Beat Manager of the Year

PC Joanne Jeffery being presented with her award by Chief Constable Colin Port.

The 2009 award was won by PC Joanne Jeffery (Somerset West) who is based at Wellington Police Station.

I was delighted to be nominated and very surprised to win. I do what I do because I care for the community.

"I believe in giving everyone some of my time and trying to do my best for them. The award has given me extra enthusiasm. I've had a lovely night and am looking forward to getting stuck in again tomorrow.

PC Joanne Jeffery

The 2009 nominees were:

Sean Underwood - Bristol
Neil Whyman - South Gloucestershire
Martyn Bridges - B&NES
Joanne Jeffery - Somerset West
Rachel Clark - Somerset East
Glenn Wheeler - North Somerset

About the award

The Neighbourhood Beat Manager is a police officer who plays a key role in managing a successful Neighbourhood Team.

He or she will work with colleagues, partners and the local community to provide sustainable solutions to local problems.

The winner will be a Neighbourhood Beat Manager who has provided a visible reassurance to their community, and has worked tirelessly with the local community to reduce crime and improve the quality of life for all the community.

Award Criteria for panel short listing:

A Neighbourhood Beat Manager who, on a day-to-day basis, has personal contact with their local community. They offer visible reassurance and improve the quality of life of local people.
The officer cuts crime and reduces the fear of crime in their area by gathering intelligence, arresting offenders and providing practical crime prevention advice.
The officer should be seen by the community, and their Neighbourhood Team, as an essential element in the life of the neighbourhood – working in partnership with local people to make the community safer and stronger.