Leeds police officers recognised as stars of West Yorkshire Police

Three Leeds police officers have been recognised as stars of West Yorkshire Police in the force’s annual awards.

This year’s ceremony took place at the Royal Armouries in Leeds on June 19 and was hosted by BBC Look North presenter Phil Bodmer.

Awards were handed out to individuals and teams in recognition of exceptional investigations, remarkable bravery, innovative thinking and outstanding service.

New awards were also introduced this year, including Police Officer of the Year, Police Staff Member of the Year and a Protection of Life Award.

Three Leeds District officers scooped accolades at the 2026 ceremony.

PS Rose Halloran took home the Award for Outstanding Leadership, while PS Joe Kendrew won the Mary Ethel Danby Award for Outstanding Contribution to Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls.

Meanwhile, PC Rohan Stevenson won the Police Officer of the Year Award.

Speaking after the event, Chief Constable Sir John Robins QPM DL said: “This event is our opportunity to say a big thank you to the dedication and professionalism of our amazing police officers, police staff and volunteers, as well as those we work alongside, whose support and collaboration make a real difference to policing across West Yorkshire and beyond.

“The standards for these awards are consistently high, and all our nominees should be very proud of what they have achieved and their outstanding contributions to public service.”

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Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, added: “It was humbling to hear such amazing stories of dedication and bravery displayed by West Yorkshire Police officers, staff, and volunteers.

“It’s so important that each year we take the time to recognise their tireless efforts to protect the public and prevent crime.

“Thank you to everyone for all their work to make our region a safer, fairer place.”

Here is the full list of winners

Award for Extraordinary Public Service (sponsored by Rider Levett Bucknall Limited)

Winner: Paul Cartwright, Learning & Organisational Development

Adams McGill Award for Protection of Vulnerable Victims (sponsored by Bluestar)

Winner: Operation Mullside, Wakefield District

Outstanding Contribution to Equality and Diversity (sponsored by IBM)

Winner: David Eyers, Operational Support

Dennis Hoban Award for Crime Investigation (sponsored by Cellebrite)

Winner: Wakefield Precision Team, Wakefield District

Sharon Beshenivsky Award, PCSO of the Year (sponsored by PMAS)

Winner: PCSO Charlene Clapperton, Bradford District

Ian Broadhurst Trophy for Outstanding Contribution to Roads Policing (sponsored by Truvelo)

Winner: Operation Snap, Operational Support

Volunteer or Special Constable of the Year Award (sponsored by Sekhon Group)

Winner: Senior Section Officer Samuel Grodecki, Bradford District

Colin Cramphorn Trophy for Contribution to Neighbourhood Policing (sponsored by Visav)

Winner: Batley and Spen Neighbourhood Policing Team - Team 2, Kirklees District

Innovation and Problem Solving Award (sponsored by Motorola Solutions)

Winner: PC Lewis Leeming, Bradford District

Award for Outstanding Leadership (sponsored by Niche Technology)

Winner: PS Rose Halloran, Leeds District

Police Bravery Award (sponsored by BluLine Health Ltd)

Winner: PS Mark Priestley, PC Andrew Batty, PC Umar Khan and PC Hisham Riordan, Kirklees District

Mary Ethel Danby Award for Outstanding Contribution to Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (sponsored by Exponential-e)

Winner: PS Joe Kendrew, Leeds District

Police Officer of the Year Award (sponsored by NEC Software Solutions)

Winner: PC Rohan Stevenson, Leeds District

Police Staff Member of the Year Award (sponsored by Priority Dispatch)

Winner: Nicola Pringle, Local Policing

Protection of Life Award (sponsored by My Money Matters)

Winner: Operation Pinpark, Bradford District