POLICE want to hear from you...if you know someone in the community who went the extra mile to help out during the snow storms which swept through the south west at the start of the month.
Operations commander Chief Supt Glen Mayhew, said on Wednesday: ‘During the first few days of March, while our counties were gripped in the teeth of the Beast from the East and Storm Emma, local volunteers went above and beyond to help the police and other agencies.
‘Volunteers helped in many ways such as taking food to stranded motorists, freeing vehicles stuck in snow and visiting vulnerable people to check on their welfare.
‘Sometimes the people they helped were friends or family or neighbours, and at other times they were complete strangers. The community spirit we witnessed during those days was extraordinary.’
He added: ‘Now we would like to recognise the contribution of these real snow heroes. We would like to hear about these volunteers and how they went above and beyond to help.’
Nominees will receive a letter of recognition from Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer.
Those chosen for special commendation will be invited to a day ‘behind the blue line’ at police headquarters in Exeter to meet members of operational policing teams such as the dog unit and the drone team.
* If you know of someone who gave their time to help, no matter how big or small their efforts, please nominate them on the Devon and Cornwall Police website www.dc.police.uk/snowheroes