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.
5. Northampton Retro: Police officers special
2013 - Northamptonshire Police Long Service awards ceremony takes place at their Headquarters, Wootton Hall, Northampton. Hughes Cup, PCSO of the year, Naomi Burkat, presented by Dixie Hughes. Photo: Tony Waugh
6. Northampton Retro: Police officers special
2013 - Northamptonshire Police Long Service awards ceremony takes place at their Headquarters, Wootton Hall, Northampton. Richard Wilson, presented by Deirdre Newham. Photo: Tony Waugh
7. Northampton Retro: Police officers special
2013 - Northamptonshire Police Long Service awards ceremony takes place at their Headquarters, Wootton Hall, Northampton. Special Insp James Abel, presented by Deirdre Newham. Photo: Tony Waugh
8. Northampton Retro: Police officers special
2013 - Northamptonshire Police Long Service awards ceremony takes place at their Headquarters, Wootton Hall, Northampton. Special Sgt Frankie Gilkes, presented by Deirdre Newham. Photo: Tony Waugh