A RECORD number of Essex Police officers and staff have been rewarded in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List.

One member of staff and five police officers will have the honours bestowed upon them.

The rewards recognise their work on stories hostage negotiation, to supporting potential police officers of tomorrow, and three officers involved in from the biggest investigation Essex Police has ever undertaken.

Det Chief Insp Martin Pasmore, Chief Supt Stuart Hooper and Det Insp Michelle Stoten were recognised for their work into the tragic death of 39 migrants found in the back of a lorry.

Det Chief Insp Jasmine Frost, who was influential in a 20-hour negotiation during a siege in Southend in 2010, also received the high praise for being involved in 200 incidents since 2009.

Essex Police’s Jennifer Brouard, from Frinton, was named as a Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM).

The Citizens in Policing Manager got the award for services to policing and to the voluntary sector.

Chief Constable Ben-Julian Harrington said: “This has been a challenging year in many respects and it’s amazing to kick off 2021 with our officers and staff getting recognition for their dedication to the communities of Essex and beyond.

“Our officers, staff and volunteers go above and beyond every day of the year to protect victims, support the vulnerable and bring criminals to justice.

“It’s a privilege to see these six individuals honoured in this way – they’re an inspiration to us all, and stories like these make me proud to be their Chief Constable.”