A trainee police officer was presented with an award at the Durham force's Aykley Heads headquarters this week.
PC Kim Kitching, above, a 28-year-old officer based at Consett police station, received the Probationer of the Year award.
Heroutstanding potential was recognisedduringher training.
Dog-handlerPC David Robinson, 33, and his 18-month-old canine sidekick Zak got the annual John Turner Trophy.
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