Two men who have dedicated their spare time to volunteering for Northumbria Police have been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Special Constables Michael Scott, 61, and Jon Gray, 64, have been handed Order of the British Empire (BEM) medals in recognition of their service to policing. Michael is a self-employed farmer who has volunteered for the force for nearly four decades and Jon is a former police constable who returned as a volunteer two days after he retired 14 years ago.
The volunteers, who both patrol areas of Northumberland, said they have been "blown away" by the recognition after being notified of their British Empire Medals.
