Alan joined Durham Constabulary on 12th November 1979. His first posting was at Darlington, as a beat officer. He was then posted to Barnard Castle, where he worked for several years. In 1985, he successfully applied to go onto Traffic and covered the A1 and A66. Towards the end of his career, Alan moved into the Telephone Investigation Unit where he worked until he retired on 11th November 2009.
Alan received a Commendation for good collective police work, which effected the conviction of numerous persons for burglary, theft, handling, criminal deception, attempted criminal deception, driving whilst disqualified and other offences. His actions were said to have been in the best traditions of Durham Constabulary and were admirable examples of first-class police work.
Alan also received a Certificate of Service stating that his period of service from 1979 until 2009 was exemplary.
Alan is survived by wife Maria and daughter Hannah.
A funeral service is to be held at 3.00pm Tuesday 11th March 2025 in the Maplewood Chapel at Stockton Crematorium, Junction Road, Stockton-on-Tees TS19 9NA
Family flowers only please, donations in lieu to Cancer Research UK.
The family have requested that people attending the funeral wear bright colours to represent Alan’s sense of humour and outgoing personality. All friends and former colleagues are welcome to attend the funeral service and wake to give Alan the best send off and to share memories.
After the funeral, friends are invited to join the family at The Parkwood Hotel, 64 - 66 Darlington Road, Hartburn, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 5ER
Our thoughts are with Alan’s family and friends at this sad time.
