GMP Chief Constable’s STARS awards
Date published: 10 October 2017
Oldham Town Centre and St Mary’s Neighbourhood Team won an award for their work for the local community
GMP Chief Constable’s STARS awards see brave officers, volunteers and investigative teams recognised for their work over the last year
The best of Greater Manchester Police officers and staff have been recognised at this year’s GMP Chief Constable’s STARS awards.
The awards recognise the best in the Force and pay tribute to those who go above and beyond in their daily work.
This year’s ceremony saw a return to the Imperial War Museum North with proceedings opened by host Chief Constable Ian Hopkins. The evening was then compered by radio star Mike Sweeney with Lord Lieutenant Warren Smith in attendance.
Chief Constable Ian Hopkins said: “It’s fantastic to hold the STARS awards again this year. We have had so many achievements from both officers and staff over the last 12 months, a testament to the fantastic work that all of our colleagues do day in day out, and it’s only right that we take a moment to show our appreciation for all that they do.
“All of the nominees should be extremely proud – they have shown real resilience, professionalism and a dedication to the people of Greater Manchester that they should all be proud of.”
Oldham Winners
Officers on the Oldham town centre and St Mary's Neighbourhood team work hard to engage with their diverse communities and to support local businesses in the town centre. Over the last year they have organised hundreds of events to get people involved in their neighbourhood and to break down barriers between the public and police. This includes working with the local youth service, supporting local mental health initiatives, taking sign language classes and taking part in the local 7k run, as well as police enforcement work with over 30 Criminal Behaviour Orders, two burglary operations and working with the local authority to address problems in the town centre.
On the 12 December 2015 a man was found deceased on a remote area of Saddleworth Moor, Oldham, known as Dovestone. He had no identification and had not been reported missing. The investigation to identify him and discover why he died took over a year to complete, crossing continents while bringing together the efforts of many international agencies, partners and foreign governments. The team had just train tickets for journeys between Ealing, Euston and Manchester, cash and a medicine bottle to go on. Their work in the coming months demonstrated the lengths the team went to identify Neil and ensure family were present when he was laid to rest.
