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He joined the Metropolitan Police in 1965 as a police constable, working first in south-east London before moving to the Community Relations Branch at New Scotland Yard and the Traffic Division, then moving to Kent Police and then the West Midlands Police.{{citation needed|date=March 2013}} |
He joined the Metropolitan Police in 1965 as a police constable, working first in south-east London before moving to the Community Relations Branch at New Scotland Yard and the Traffic Division, then moving to Kent Police and then the West Midlands Police.{{citation needed|date=March 2013}} |
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He was the worst Chief Constable that the West Midlands Police ever had and in 2001 the force declared a Vote of 'No Confidence' against him, due to his appalling treatment and comments made against his own officers. Many officers were dismayed that he was awarded a Knight Hood, as they felt he did not deserve such recognition.. |
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He was knighted in the [[New Year Honours 2001|2001 New Year Honours]].<ref name="pride" /> |
He was knighted in the [[New Year Honours 2001|2001 New Year Honours]].<ref name="pride" /> |
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Sir Edward Crewe | |
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| Born | 13 January 1946 |
| Occupation | Chief Constable |
| Employer | West Midlands Police |
Sir Edward Crewe (born 13 January 1946)[1] was the Chief Constable of the West Midlands Police from August 1996[2] – 2002.
He joined the Metropolitan Police in 1965 as a police constable, working first in south-east London before moving to the Community Relations Branch at New Scotland Yard and the Traffic Division, then moving to Kent Police and then the West Midlands Police.[citation needed]
He was knighted in the 2001 New Year Honours.[1]
In 2011-2012, Crewe provided advice and research support to Tom Winsor during his Independent Review of Police Office and Staff Remuneration and Conditions.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Knighted police chief shares award pride". The Birmingham Post. 2000-12-30. Retrieved 2013-02-03 – via HighBeam.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|subscription=ignored (|url-access=suggested) (help) - ^ "A policeman's lot is NOT a happy one". Birmingham Evening Mail. 1999-02-16. Retrieved 2013-02-03 – via HighBeam.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|subscription=ignored (|url-access=suggested) (help) - ^ "Payments to White and Case and Sir Edward Crewe". Home Office. Retrieved 4 February 2013.
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