Do you know a police officer who has gone the extra mile to help the local community?

The Chief Constable’s awards take place in May this year with officers being recognised for exceptional work, including long service, bravery and lifesaving actions and our readers have the chance to help choose one of the winners.

The Community Police Officer of the Year award is given to an officer who has gone beyond the call of duty to help people, whether it be working closely with a school, or offering support with local issues.

Last year’s winner, Constable Darran Loader, was nominated by a reader who was impressed by the way he had organised work to carry out improvements to an elderly Laxey man’s home and garden.

He gave up his own time and mobilised the community to support 82-year-old Victor Price, following a welfare visit.

Chief Constable Gary Roberts said: ’The very best police officers make a positive difference to individuals and, in some cases, to whole communities.

’The Isle of Man has many such officers, who constantly strive to do their best for people who find themselves in need of support and assistance.

’I am delighted that Isle of Man Newspapers recognises this by continuing to promote its community police officer of the year award, which allows members of the public to nominate those officers who have made a difference to them.’

As well as the chance to win the award, all nominated officers will have the story of their community work published by Isle of Man newspapers.

The officer who is awarded the prestigious title will receive a trophy at the Chief Constable’s awards ceremony, which will take place on May 21.

Officers can be of any rank and those who have been nominated in previous years can be put forward again.

To make a nomination send the name of your chosen officer and your reasons for choosing him or her to [email protected] or write to Community Police Officer of the Year Award, Isle of Man Newspapers, European House, Peel Road, Douglas, IM1 5ED.

Please include your own full name, address and a telephone number so we can contact you.

The deadline for nominations is March 21.