Ronald “Harry” LAURENCE

Joined the police in 1956, retiring as Chief Superintendent in 1986. Best remembered for his time in charge of the Mounted Branch.

Harry was born on 3rd March 1932 in Moss Side, Manchester, and was known to everyone as Harry.

He did his National Service in the Army from 1950 to 1952, then joined the police in 1956, retiring as Chief Superintendent in 1986. He later moved to Staffordshire with his wife, Jean.

He always said the highlight of his career was being in charge of the Mounted Branch, and the opportunity it gave him to ride some of the magnificent horses.

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