Thames Valley Police Staff Win National Recognition for Justice Innovation

Last week, two Senior Justice Gateway Officers from our force were recognised nationally for their outstanding contribution to policing. Nicola Dubay-Goodman and Adam Polkey were named Policing Staff Members of the Year at the fourth annual Inspire Justice Awards. These awards are organised by Skills for Justice.

(Left to right) Tiff Lynch, National Chair, Police Federation, Adam, Nicola, and the ceremony’s host Rav Wilding

With nearly 80 years of combined public service, Nicola and Adam are continually seeking innovative ways to enhance our force’s operations. By opening lines of communication with partners, they have overcome bottlenecks. As a result, they addressed challenges to expedite justice, ensuring the best possible outcomes for victims and the wider community.

In the past six months alone, their efforts helped Thames Valley Police achieve its target turnaround time for priority cases. Their work included developing practical tools to support officers in preparing case files efficiently. Furthermore, they provided drop-in sessions, ensuring two Evidence Review Officers are available daily to handle queries. 

They also provided frontline training to officers and supervisors, equipping staff with the skills and processes needed to deliver quicker, more effective justice for the public.

Accepting their award at a ceremony in London, Nicola said: 

“It’s a huge honour to receive this award. Every improvement we make is about helping our officers work more efficiently so that victims and communities receive the justice they deserve.”

Adam also added: 

“This recognition is humbling, but the real achievement is seeing the impact of our work. By supporting colleagues and streamlining processes, we can ensure cases move faster and victims get the answers they need when it matters most.”

Congratulating Adam and Nicola on their award win, Detective Chief Superintendent and LCU Commander Emma Garside said:

“Nicola and Adam’s dedication, innovation, and leadership of the Justice Gateway have made a real difference, not only to our operational efficiency, but to the lives of victims and communities across Thames Valley. Their work has helped us move cases forward more quickly and deliver better outcomes for those we serve. We’re incredibly proud of their achievement and the impact they and their team continue to make”

Supported by Police Oracle, HM Courts and Tribunals Service, HM Prisons and Probation Service, Community and SFJ Awards, Skills for Justice’s Inspire Justice Awards recognise and honour the hard work carried out daily by thousands of justice sector staff across the UK.

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