"Winning Detective of the Year shows appreciation for the hard work I've put in, I guess. I am part of a great team - it is not just me. But it means that we have made a difference to someone's life, which is very important. And if you work hard and put people first, it is nice to be recognised."
"If the job doesn't affect you, if you can't feel empathy or feel that you have to help, then maybe you can't do the job. My main incentive, and that of most of my colleagues, is that we care deeply about these children, their outcomes, and their futures. We care about their families and our communities. You can only have people in this role who really care. Of course there are particular cases that are very emotional and can be triggering."
Detective Constable Jayne Jones, of the Child Abuse Investigation Team in Holborn, was named national Detective of the Year for outstanding work on three child abuse investigations. One case led to the 21-year jailing of Anthony Fowler after a victim who suffered flashbacks, suicide attempts and ongoing trauma came forward decades later. Colleagues describe Jones as deeply respected and admired. Jones said the award reflects team effort and the importance of making a difference to victims' lives. She warned the work exposes officers to the darkest human behaviour, involves long emotionally charged cases, and requires empathy and care for children, families, and communities.
Read at www.standard.co.uk
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