In this latest collection of photographs from the archives of the Chronicle & Echo, we feature some of the longest-serving police officers who were rewarded for the contributions in the last two decades.
They will be familiar faces not only to the hundreds of people who work for Northamptonshire Police but also to many they have interacted with across the community.
1. Northampton Retro: Police officers special
Northamptonshire Police Awards ceremony. Long service award. Lord Lieutenant Lady Juliet Townsend with Sgt Cathy Patrick Photo: Alison Bagley
2. Northampton Retro: Police officers special
2013 - Northamptonshire Police Long Service awards ceremony takes place at their Headquarters, Wootton Hall, Northampton. Deborah Jeans Leadership Award, Insp Matt Wright, presented by David Jeans Photo: Tony Waugh
3. Northampton Retro: Police officers special
2013 - Northamptonshire Police Long Service awards ceremony takes place at their Headquarters, Wootton Hall, Northampton. Commandant's Cup for Special Constable of the year, Special Insp Samantha Ryall, presented by Special Sups Mike Maywood. Photo: Tony Waugh
4. Northampton Retro: Police officers special
2013 - Northamptonshire Police Long Service awards ceremony takes place at their Headquarters, Wootton Hall, Northampton. Deirdre Newham Cup for Justice, Liz Davies, presented by Deirdre Newham Photo: Tony Waugh