PCSOs, special constables and members of the public were rewarded at a ceremony in Warminster on Tuesday.

Among those awarded were the two Polish and Portuguese women who helped the police liaise with their communities during the Hayley Richards murder investigation.

Marlene da Silva and Sylvia Zukowska were part of the community group set up by the police to look at the impact of the investigation on members of the public in Trowbridge.

Acting Chief Inspector Glynn Hookings, said: "They gave up their time to help and carried out very quick and effective translation services."

He added that they had helped create links between the police and the Polish and Portuguese communities.

Speaking of the award, Mrs Zukowska said: "I was gob smacked, to use a British phrase. I asked my parish if they would be happy for me to do this and I just thought I was doing my bit for the community.

"It was a great honour and a real surprise."

Miss da Silva said: "It is very good to get this award - I am very happy."

Also awarded were 10 special constables from Warminster and Westbury, some of who have now become full-time police officers.

Acting Inspector Ray Lewis praised the specials for giving up their time free over a period when the police force was very stretched.

He said that between them they had given 1,800 hours of service to the police force and had assisted in some important investigations.

Acting Assistant Chief Constable Paul Howlett, said: "We have heard about the real contribution these people make and if anybody wants proof that it is not policing on the cheap we have heard the evidence tonight."

Also awarded were licensing officer, Jacqui Gallimore, and Acting Chief Inspector, Glynn Hookings, for setting up the ROC Awards for licensed premises, and Mark Burchell, criminal justice investigator, for his work on a project to devise a new formula to deploy officers across the division.