Published: June 24, 2009
Award for Burnham-On-Sea Neighbourhood Watch volunteer

A Neighbourhood Watch volunteer has this week been presented with an award to recognise her work in tackling crime in Burnham-On-Sea.

June Hill, pictured with Chief Superintendent Nikki Watson, received the long service award for her efforts with Burnham's Neighbourhood Watch.

Speaking about the award, she said: "As a volunteer my role is to look at crimes that happen each week in different beats."

June added: "I compile lists and send them to officers so that the problems can be addressed. I started volunteering after getting fed up by people saying the police do nothing."

"I wanted to be able to speak to my Neighbourhood Watch about the problems the police face and what they need people to do to make things better. It helps fight crime to so I like to think I've done a bit."

The awards, held during Neighbourhood Watch week, were given to volunteers and neighbourhood watch schemes who have provided excellent support the Avon and Somerset Constabulary.

Another award was presented to the team that runs Lympsham Neighbourhood Watch for the Best New Neighbourhood Watch Scheme.

The awards were presented by Chief Superintendent Nikki Watson, who said: "Neighbourhood Watches and volunteers both have an important contribution to make. They provide valuable support to the police service and I know officers welcome the opportunity to work closely with the schemes in their area."

"I am pleased that we have recognised some of the good work that is going on across Avon and Somerset and I congratulate all those people who won awards today."