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Irena Barnes

Probation Officer wins Police Award

Senior Probation Officer Irena Barnes received an award at the Bradford South Divisional Recognition and Awards presentation evening on 31 July.

The award was made for Irena’s “professionalism, commitment and thorough work which led to the successful conviction of a highly dangerous and predatory offender”.

It was presented by Divisional Commander Chief Superintendant Sarah Brown.

At the time the award relates to, Irena Barnes managed a Probation Approved Premises (Hostel). Assessments made of the offender and information about him held by the Approved Premises were described by a police spokesperson as “invaluable in tracking him down”.

Sue Hall, West Yorkshire Probation Chief Officer, says: “We are delighted at this recognition of the way Probation manage dangerous offenders"

 

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