About Edward Frizzell
Lived 1918 – 1987 (aged 68). Edward Frizzell was a military personnel and police officer.
Edward Frizzell, CBE, QPM, OStJ (6 December 1918 – 25 May 1987) was HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary for Scotland from 1979 to 1983.
After wartime service with the RAF he joined the Paisley Burgh Police rising to the rank of Detective Chief Inspector. Joining the Renfrew and Bute Constabulary as a Chief Superintendent in 1968 he rose to be its Assistant Chief Constable. In 1970 he was appointed Chief Constable of the Stirling and Clackmannan Force; and in 1975 of the newly formed Central Scotland Police Service.
Honours
Order of the British Empire Order of St John Queen's Police Medal
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Who was Edward Frizzell?
Scottish law enforcement officer (1918-1987)
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Edward Frizzell was born on 6 December 1918.
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Edward Frizzell died on 25 May 1987.
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Edward Frizzell was a military personnel and police officer.
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