An awards ceremony was held to recognise and celebrate the contributions and achievements of Special Constables across North Wales.

Awards handed out during the evening included Special Constable of the year, certificate of recognition for volunteering over 200 operational hours, and certificate of achievement for serving for over five years.

Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman, Deputy Chief Constable Richard Debicki and Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin attended the ceremony to present awards on the evening.

Deputy Chief Constable Richard Debicki said: “It was a pleasure to attend the awards ceremony to recognise the contribution and achievements of so many of our Special Constables over the last year.

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“It is clear that a significant amount of good work undertaken in North Wales wouldn’t happen without the dedication and hard work of our Special Constables.

“Volunteers have always played a vital part in policing and Special Constables really are an integral part of North Wales Police. They are dedicated individuals who bring a unique set of skills and life experience. They volunteer their free time to serve their community and in doing so help us achieve our vision of making North Wales the safest place to live, work and visit in the UK.”

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Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin said: “I was delighted to help recognise so many Special Constables for their contribution to policing at the recent awards ceremony. I am grateful to them for everything they do to help keep their fellow citizens safe and to support officers.

The Leader: CC Amanda Blakemen with S/Sgt Lou RobertsCC Amanda Blakemen with S/Sgt Lou Roberts (Image: North Wales Police)

"A key part of my Police and Crime Plan as Commissioner is delivering safer neighbourhoods, and I see the vital contribution that SCs make to policing throughout North Wales wherever I am across the region.

“It was also a pleasure to recognise both long-serving SCs, as well as those who had joined more recently, and also those who had given up so much of their spare time in the past year alone. Everyone brings their own special skills and experience to the role of Special Constable and this can only enrich the wider police service even further.”