Arresting day for Pc on beat for last time
Published Date:
04 July 2008
By Brian Dooks
LONG-SERVING police officer John McPartlan had spent five years working in an office, but he had not forgotten the basics of policing and arrested two suspects on his last day in the job.
Pc McPartlan, who retired this week after 30 years with North Yorkshire Police, requested in his leaving interview with Deputy Chief Constable Adam Briggs that he spend his last day of service on the beat at Harrogate.
Within minutes of taking to the streets with Mr Briggs at his side they were in action after receiving reports of drug dealing. A struggle took place but the officers made two arrests.
Mr Briggs said: "John's local knowledge was invaluable. He knew the layout of the alley involved and we managed to flush out the suspects."
Pc McPartlan joined the force when he was 27 having worked previously in the haulage industry. His first beat was in Harrogate.
He then spent time with the Task Force involved in major cases such as the manhunt for Barry Prudom, who murdered two North Yorkshire police officers in 1982; policing the miners' strike and assisting Merseyside Police during the Toxteth riots.
For the past five years he has worked as the force architectural liaison officer.
He said: "To me policing is all about pounding the streets, getting to know the local people and being there for them. Today meant a great deal to me and it's nice to sign off with an arrest."
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04 July 2008 11:45 AM
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