Police deliver over 20 Christmas hampers to vulnerable people in Northamptonshire

Police officers delivered more than 20 Christmas hampers to Northamptonshire’s more vulnerable residents since announcing this move to spread festive cheer across the county this time last week (December 9).Officers worked with the charity, Age UK, to deliver the special hampers over the course of last week. Those who received the hampers were vulnerable residents, who officers came into contact with in the last year, such as those who are elderly or live alone.

Each hamper consisted of donations made by policing staff and members of the public across Northamptonshire and included a range of festive treats such as chocolates, cakes and mince pies - items that residents may not usually buy for themselves.

Chief Constable, Nick Adderley, said: “For me, policing never has just been about fighting crime. Policing is part of a caring profession, which should be seen and relied upon to provide a sense of security and togetherness at the worst time in people’s lives.

“By showing that we as a police community care passionately about those in the wider community, we start to get a real sense of the power of the police and the public working together.”

Mr Adderley joined police community support officers, Kellie Butler and Beth Allwork, on Monday (December 14) to personally deliver some of the hampers and chat with the residents, wishing them a peaceful Christmas after what a police spokesperson described as “a truly challenging year”.

Mr Adderley continued: “The hampers themselves are small tokens of appreciation, but are huge in terms of markers of the respect we have for those vulnerable members of the community who have supported us and who in some cases have very sadly been victims of crime.

“I am incredibly proud of the officers and staff for the contributions they have made, which have allowed us to put the hampers together, to bring even for a moment a smile on the faces of those who may be having a difficult time this year."