National accolade for Melton police officer

Kimberly Pulley is one of nearly 200 volunteers in the Leicestershire force.

She beat off competition from many full-time officers to be awarded runner-up in the ‘Officer of the Year’ category of the British Association of Women in Policing awards after being nominated by her sergeant.

During her six years as a Melton Special she has saved someone from a trapped car moments before it was hit by a train, stopped a teenage boy from attempting to take his own life and run towards many conflicts.

Kimberly, who is mum to baby Alexander and who also works full-time caring for elderly people and disabled children and adults, said: “I’ve always loved helping people so volunteering as a Special seemed like the perfect opportunity.

“Every time I go out on shift I come into contact with people from all walks of life, often helping them when they are in difficult or desperate situations. The job is so rewarding and I am very fortunate to work with such an amazing team of officers.”