A police team serving Diss have been recognised for their neighbourhood work in response to a serious incident.
The Diss, Long Stratton and Harleston SNT were awarded the 'Safer Neighbourhood Team of the Year' honour by the chief constable Simon Bailey at the Norfolk Safer Community Awards (NOSCAs) which celebrate and recognise the extraordinary efforts made by the county's police officers and members of the public.
The officers were recognised for their "professionalism after a serious incident in Diss town centre and the subsequent community reassurance."
Other South Norfolk officers recognised included PC Hathaichanok Sampao (Som) who won 'Student Officer of the Year', being described as "hard working, reliable and unphased when under pressure".
MORE: Drama of officers saving life of man as he bled out revealed at Norfolk Police awardsSpeaking at the awards ceremony, Mr Bailey said: "This event is a fantastic opportunity for the constabulary to celebrate the efforts of its police officers, police staff, partners and members of the community. To recognise the difference they make to improve the quality of life for our communities and to keep Norfolk the safe county it is."
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