It's time to celebrate excellence. Good people, great stories, inspirational acts of bravery, people you are proud of. It takes just a few minutes to nominate one of your colleagues for a BTP Federation Award of Excellence.
The categories are:
Cop of the year
This award recognises the contributions of a police officer who has demonstrated outstanding dedication, courage, and integrity in the line of duty.
Some of the things we are looking for:
An officer who has a proactive and positive approach to community engagement
Someone who motivates, inspires, and leads others
Evidence of problem-solving or taking an innovative approach to a challenge
An officer who has shown extraordinary courage or selflessness
Detective investigation of the year
This award recognises an individual or team who has demonstrated extraordinary investigative skills leading to a crime/crime series being solved.
Some of the things we are looking for:
Outstanding commitment to investigative work
Resilience and determination to bring offender/s to justice
Willingness to take an innovative approach or go the extra mile
A compassionate approach to victims and witnesses
Special of the year
This award acknowledges the vital role volunteer police officers play and recognises the resilience and commitment of a Special Constable who has made an outstanding difference to rail users.
Some of the things we are looking for:
Strong commitment to and excellence in volunteering
Evidence of a positive impact on the community
An example of extraordinary courage or selflessness
Someone who is a role model to their colleagues
Team of the year
This award celebrates the outstanding achievements of a team that has demonstrated exceptional dedication and professionalism in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the travelling public.
Some of the things we are looking for:
Evidence of collaboration and teamwork
Innovation in addressing crime, community engagement or public safety
High levels of professionalism and integrity
Performance we can all be proud of
The winners will be announced at a glittering event in Glasgow on Tuesday 22 September.