Andy Bliss
Assistant Chief Constable, Essex Police

The ACPO Drugs Portfolio have, in past years, recognised the effort and achievement of officers, staff and partners through awards presented at the Annual Conference.

This year we have recognised achievement for innovative and developmental work which has proven to be of value in tackling drugs within communities. 

The Awards were presented to the recipients by Tim Hollis, Chair, ACPO Drugs Committee, Chief Constable of Humberside Police and Becky Sparkes, Change and New Business Director, Forensic Science Service.

Award Winners

Nomination: ACC David Crompton, West Yorkshire
Detective Inspector Richard James - West Yorkshire
Memuna Adam – West Yorkshire
Karen Foulge – West Yorkshirer
Helen Walle – West Yorkshirer
Sonia Johnson – West Yorkshire
Constable Andrew Baylis - West Yorkshire
Constable Ruby Price - West Yorkshire

For commitment to an innovative integrated approach to dealing with Street Vice and Volume Crime related issues in West Yorkshire.
Detective Inspector Jonathan Hoyle – West Yorkshire

For leadership and outstanding, undaunting enthusiasm and energy in using his knowledge of drug markets to make West Yorkshire communities safer places to live.

Nomination: DCS Alan Ladley, Sussex
Detective Inspector Paul Furnell – Sussex Police

For outstanding leadership in providing joined up responses to the Brighton and Hove drug problem by targeting dealers and providing rehabilitation for users resulting in outstanding crime reduction and health benefits for users.

Nomination: ACC Jackie Roberts, Avon & Somerset
Inspector Dave Bradnock – Operation Atrium
Ceri Doyle – Operation Atrium
Inspector Andy Bennett – Operation Atrium
Jeff Harrop – Operation Atrium

For outstanding performance for Class A drug enforcement activity which has been achieved through strong proactive community and media relationships as part of Operation Atrium.


Nomination: Commander Simon Bray, Metropolitan Police Service
Detective Chief Inspector Jason Ashwood - MPS

For leadership in identifying the threat from Methamphetamine and for an outstanding contribution to ensure that UK policing provides an appropriate response to reduce the risk of harm from this controlled drug.
Ajoke Falase – MPS
Detective Constable Frank Thompson – MPS
Special Agent Ronald Geer - US Drug Enforcement Agency

For commitment in identifying the threat from Methamphetamine and for an outstanding contribution to ensure that UK policing provides an appropriate response to reduce the risk of harm from this controlled drug.

Nomination: ACC Ian Seabridge, ACPO Standing Working Group
Detective Chief Inspector Stephen May - Merseyside Police

For leadership and commitment in tackling drug issues with The ACPO Drugs Standing Working Group and for outstanding contribution to the ‘Joining Forces’ Policing Drugs in Schools policy.
Charlie Kendal - Surrey Police
Detective Sergeant Andrew Waite - Hampshire Police

Commended for an exceptional police career directed at tackling drugs and tireless work in the development and promotion of new initiatives within the wide spectrum of drug related issues.
Project Twister - Havering Borough DAAT, MPS

For a successful Partnership approach to tackling drugs in Havering, through adopting a problem orientated approach to reduce substance misuse in and around schools leading to a model of excellence.



Nomination: Commander Allan Gibson, MPS
Constable Keeley Webb – Wandsworth Borough, MPS

For outstanding performance in making an immediate and significant impact on the drugs culture in Furzedown Ward within the Borough of Wandsworth, South London.

Simon Gunn – Hounslow Borough, MPS
Amolak Tatter – Hounslow Borough, MPS

For leadership and commitment in pioneering an innovative approach to developing a fully integrated drug treatment service within the London Borough of Hounslow.