A RETIRING police inspector with nearly 30 years’ service in the force has welcomed the appointment of his successor.
Neighbourhood inspector Kevin Tuck will retire after three decades at Durham Constabulary, with half of his service spent policing Teesdale, Weardale and Crook. He will be replaced by Insp Ed Turner, who will take over the role in July.
Insp Turner will be returning to his roots having served as a sergeant at Barnard Castle between 2006 and 2009, in which time the station received a Chief Constable’s Commendation for a year-on-year reduction in crime.
His most recent post in his 24-year career was as an Inspector for the Cleveland and Durham Specialist Operations Unit which includes Durham Constabulary and Cleveland Police’s road policing unit, dog section and firearms teams.
Insp Tuck said: “There is no better candidate. Ed has a real working knowledge of the area because of his previous role and he understands rural issues. He has policed the A66 and trans-Pennine route for many years. His aptitude, attitude and character are second to none.”
Speaking of his time at the force, Insp Tuck said: “It is unusual to remain in a locality for half of your service but I felt that I had found my niche in neighbourhood policing. I truly believe it is the best job in the force.
“The community, geography, nature and environment all around us inspires me every day. The policing team and the local people make it great.”
