Celebrating our Incredible Colleagues... coming in 2025, the first ever Cumbria Police Federation Recognition Awards!

A new Summer Awards Ceremony is being launched to recognise and celebrate Police Officers who have gone above and beyond in their difficult roles.

The inaugural Cumbria Police Federation Recognition Awards will take place in June, with award presentations recognising incredible colleagues, following a gala dinner.

Acts of Bravery, Compassion, Incredible Detective work and Amazing Response officers will be highlighted.

Cumbria Police Federation Chair Ed Russell said: “Our colleagues are out there every day carrying out an incredibly difficult job and deserve this recognition.

"They run towards danger and are increasingly under attack, often going above and beyond to prevent and detect crime, keep people safe and protect our communities.

"This is not always recognised by the public, politicians or the press... so these new Awards are a brilliant opportunity to celebrate the best of the best, and tell everyone what an outstanding job our officers are doing in challenging circumstances."

Ed added: "Sadly the public and media focus has been on the small amount of negative incidents rather than the huge amount of positive policing that occurs every day.

"We are really proud to be launching this prestigious event celebrating the work that our officers carry out. Hopefully it will help to redress the balance and remind those who need reminding.

"We look forward to this new night becoming a firm fixture in the policing calendar.”

More information about the Cumbria Police Federation Recognition Awards - and a growing list of sponsors - will be revealed in coming weeks and months in the run up to the evening.