John McKay
British police inspector
About John McKay
Lived 1912 – 2004 (aged 91).
Sir John Andrew McKay, CBE, OStJ, QPM (28 November 1912 – 24 October 2004) was Chief Inspector of Constabulary from 1970 until 1972.
McKay was educated at the University of Glasgow. He joined the Metropolitan Police in 1935. He was seconded to the Army between 1943 and 1947. After this he was appointed Assistant Chief Constable, then Deputy Chief Constable of the Birmingham City Police. He was Chief Constable of the Manchester City Police from 1959 to 1966 when he joined HM's Inspectorate of Constabulary.
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Who was John McKay?
British police inspector
When was John McKay born?
John McKay was born on 28 November 1912.
When did John McKay die?
John McKay died on 24 October 2004.
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