Hebburn neighbourhood police officer recognised in the New Year’s Honours list
A police officer on Hebburn’s Neighbourhood Policing Team has been included in the New Year’s Honours list.
Police Constable Jason Sweeney, who is part of the Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), in Hebburn, has been recognised for ‘services to the community in Hebburn’ on the New Year’s Honours list.
PC Sweeney has been named as a Medallist of the Order of the British Empire (BEM) on the list after he was nominated by partners in response to his outstanding work.
He was worked in the NPT for 15 years and had previously spent six years working in response in the same community before working in Northumbria Police’s Safeguarding department.
PC Sweeney has revealed that he was shocked when he found out that he had been recognised as part of the New Year’s Honours list.
He said: “This has come as a massive shock to be honest.
“Hebburn has got such a great community, there’s a lot of pride in the area and everyone clubs together to support one another.
“It was not just me – it is because of that great sense of pride that the initiatives we supported during my time in NPT proved to be a success.
“They help to build bridges within the community and encourage children to see beyond the uniform.”
Northumbria Police’s Chief Superintendent Sam Rennison and Superintendent Andy Huddleston also both received the King’s Police Medal as part of the New Year’s Honours.
Chief Constable Vanessa Jardine commented: “It is wonderful that our colleagues have received such a high honour and recognition for their services to policing and the wider community.
“This recognition reflects not only their outstanding professionalism and dedication, but also the positive impact they have made on our communities over many years.
“Their service embodies the very best of policing and we are delighted to celebrate their achievements.”