A RUBERY special police officer has been honoured by West Mercia Constabulary for her effective work in the community.

Jayne Willetts was one of 79 officers, staff and members of the special constabulary who were presented with awards at a ceremony held at force headquarters.

Jayne was nominated for the Andrew Grant trophy for successfully involving the different communities in Rubery in the PACT (partners and community together) process.

The quality people awards were hosted by chief constable Paul West with special guests including Sir Thomas Dunne, the Lord Lieutenant of Herefordshire.

Chief constable Paul West said: “It is important in any walk of life that people are recognised and thanked for willingly ‘going the extra mile’. In my regular visits around the force area I am constantly impressed by the quality of the police officers, police staff and volunteers that I meet. This awards ceremony is a fitting way to publicly recognise the tireless enthusiasm, dedication and commitment of the nominees and the award recipients and is also a chance for us, as a force, to show them and the communities they serve just how much pride we take in their achievements.”

Award winners get to keep their trophies for a year and are also presented with a crystal paperweight to keep for life, which bears the quality people logo.