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MBE for Constabulary’s
Longest Serving Employee
12/29/2012
Hertfordshire Constabulary’s longest-serving employee has been
nationally recognised in the 2013 New Year’s Honours list for her
commitment and dedication to the improvement of the Criminal
Justice System in Hertfordshire and for services to victims and
witnesses.
Lillian
Pilcher, of Welwyn Garden City, joined Hertfordshire Constabulary
in 1964 and has been working for the Constabulary for a staggering
48 years. She works in the Criminal Justice Department of the
Constabulary based at Hatfield Police Station.
Commenting on her award, Chief Constable Andy Bliss said: “It
was a great privilege earlier this year to present Lillian with her
long service award for nearly 50 years’ service with Hertfordshire
Constabulary. However, the award of an MBE is about much more
than time served. Lillian has made a massive contribution to
improving the criminal justice system in Hertfordshire. This
award signifies the truly vital role that our police staff play in
supporting front line police officers; helping to bring criminals
to justice, keeping the public of Hertfordshire safe and supporting
victims of crime.”
Detective Superintendent Jane Swinburne, Head of the Criminal
Justice Department added: “This is fantastic news and thoroughly
well deserved. Lillian is a committed and dedicated member of
the Constabulary who works tirelessly and from the heart for the
public of Hertfordshire.”
David Lloyd, Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire
said: “I thoroughly congratulate Lillian on her well-deserved
award. The support and care of victims and witnesses must be
central to the police and rest of the criminal justice system and
Lillian is an inspiring example to all of us.”
Lillian commented: “I couldn’t quite believe it when I heard the
news, but I am extremely excited about it and very honoured.
I see it as a tribute to all the people who work in roles
supporting frontline police officers.”
In July 2012 Lillian was joined by her team and some of their
family members for a special presentation to recognise her long
service and the huge impact she has had on the Criminal Justice
System in Herts.
The MBE Citation reads:
Throughout her service she has inspired superb administration
within the Criminal Justice System (CJS) ensuring there is a sound
basis for best practice in business continuity. She has made a
sustained outstanding contribution, never allowing services to
victims of crime to be compromised by changes in process, or CJS
location, or changing relations between CJS and the
police.
She played a critical role in these major changes in the way
business was conducted through supporting and guiding colleagues,
all without interruption to the delivery of service to victims and
witnesses.
Her practical approach helped develop excellent working
relationships with the police and Crown Prosecution Service. Her
contribution provided the building blocks for the integrated
prosecution teams in place today, underpinning the improvements
seen in performance across the CJS within the
county.