John Woodcock
Chief Inspector of Constabulary from January 1990 to July 1993
About John Woodcock
Lived 1932 – 2012 (aged 80). John Woodcock was a British.
Sir John Woodcock (14 January 1932 – 21 September 2012) was Chief Inspector of Constabulary from January 1990 to July 1993.
Career Rising through the ranks Born in Preston to a painter and decorator, Woodcock joined the Lancashire Constabulary as a Police cadet in 1947. Between 1950 and 1952 he served in the Special Investigation Branch of the Royal Military Police during the Korean War. His final role before retirement was as Chief Inspector of Constabulary (1990-1993).
Awards He was awarded the Queen's Police Medal in 1976. He was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1983, and was knighted in 1989.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Woodcock?
Chief Inspector of Constabulary from January 1990 to July 1993
When was John Woodcock born?
John Woodcock was born on 14 January 1932.
When did John Woodcock die?
John Woodcock died on 21 September 2012.
What nationality was John Woodcock?
John Woodcock was British.
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