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.
17. Northampton Retro: Police officers special
2013 - Northamptonshire Police Long Service awards ceremony takes place at their Headquarters, Wootton Hall, Northampton. Constable Vanessa Spence, presented by Deirdre Newham. Photo: Tony Waugh
18. Northampton Retro: Police officers special
2013 - Northamptonshire Police Long Service awards ceremony takes place at their Headquarters, Wootton Hall, Northampton. Constable Caroline Payne, presented by Deirdre Newham. Photo: Tony Waugh
19. Northampton Retro: Police officers special
2013 - Northamptonshire Police Long Service awards ceremony takes place at their Headquarters, Wootton Hall, Northampton. Constable Gary Sanderson, presented by Deirdre Newham. Photo: Tony Waugh
20. Northampton Retro: Police officers special
2013 - Northamptonshire Police Long Service awards ceremony takes place at their Headquarters, Wootton Hall, Northampton. Constable Pete Gray, presented by Deirdre Newham. Photo: Tony Waugh