PICTURE: Tipperary-based garda inspector wins prestigious Europol policing award

A Tipperary-based garda inspector has won a prestigious Europol policing award.

In a post on social media, Tipperary gardaí said: "We are extremely proud of our Tipperary-based Inspector Des Bell, who along with his colleague Anne Bradshaw from the HSE Disability Services, were finalists in the Europol Excellence in Policing Awards for Innovation in Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion. 

"Their project ‘Inside Out’ raised awareness about the impact of crime on vulnerable groups including people with disabilities and the elderly. 

"The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board took home the top prize in their category for the development and implementation of the Drug Hunter Narcotic Analyser. 

"The awards, which highlight how effective modern day law enforcement requires partnership and collaboration, were held in The Hague last week. 

"Huge congratulations to you both on your fantastic achievement."