Earlier this week the winners of the annual Community Policing Awards were announced, and two of those being celebrated came from Milton Keynes.
The awards recognise the outstanding efforts of the Neighbourhood Policing teams, including officers, PCSOs, police staff, volunteers and cadets, alongside members of the public, for the positive impact they have made in protecting communities.
Nominations were submitted by the public, partner agencies, and colleagues across the force, before being reviewed by a judging panel chaired by Head of Community Policing, Superintendent John Batty.
Police Constable Miles Hooper (pictured) from Milton Keynes LCU received the award for Community Officer of the year for his exceptional proactive policing.
PC Hooper led a landmark closure order on a block of 24 flats linked to organised crime, human trafficking, and modern slavery.
He also pioneered innovative approaches to tackling serious violence and knife-point robberies, using the OSARA problem-solving model to engage communities and reduce crime in high-risk areas.
Miles is described as the top-performing officer in Milton Keynes South, excelling in arrests, positive outcomes, and investigation quality.
Sergeant Tom Kelly, from Milton Keynes LCU, was awarded the title of Diversity and Inclusion Champion 2025.
He has demonstrated outstanding commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and community safety through the ‘Knockout Knife Crime’ initiative.
Tom’s leadership helped to educate and empower young people and the wider public about the dangers of knife crime to foster safer and more inclusive communities.
His efforts brought together multiple agencies and diverse community groups, creating a space where young people from all backgrounds could access life-saving information and support.
