Ron Hadfield
Sir Ronald Hadfield QPM (15 July 1939[1] – 31 January 2013) was the Chief Constable of the West Midlands Police from June 1990 until July 1996.[2] He had previously served with Lancashire Constabulary, Greater Manchester Police and Derbyshire Constabulary and was, from 1987 to 1990, Nottinghamshire Police's chief constable.[2] His nickname was "Biffo".[3]
Sir Ronald Hadfield QPM | |
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| Born | 15 July 1939 |
| Died | 31 January 2013 (aged 73) |
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| Occupation | Chief Constable |
| Employer | West Midlands Police |
| Children | Neil Hadfield, Louise Townsend |
Career
During his time with the West Midlands Police, he oversaw the Hadfield Report into the Birmingham pub bombings. He was International Vice-President of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.[4]
Following his retirement from the police, he was appointed as a consultant in training and people management by the firm of Edge & Ellison.[5]
In the 1995 Queen's Birthday Honours, Hadfield was appointed a Knight Bachelor for services to Police.[6]
Death
He died on 31 January 2013, aged 73, and was survived by his wife, Anne.[4]
References
- Who's Who
- "Tributes to former Chief Constable Sir Ronald Hadfield". Express and Star. 1 February 2013. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
- "Latest appointments", The Times, 27 February 1985.
- "Statement on the death of Sir Ron Hadfield QPM". West Midlands Office for Policing and Crime. 2 February 2013. Retrieved 19 January 2023.
- "Edge & Ellison hires former police chief". The Lawyer. 9 October 1996. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
- "No. 54066". The London Gazette (1st supplement). 16 June 1995. p. 2.