Inspector Pam retiring after 30 years’ service
Neighbourhood Inspector Pam Bridges is hanging up her police hat after a career littered with accomplishments and dedicated police work.
This includes roles in uniform and CID in Sunderland, South Tyneside and Newcastle, as well as work in professional standards, custody and the communications department as a force operations manager. Insp Bridges was the first female recipient of the High Sheriff ’s cup, awarded for great and valuable services to the community, she was awarded a Chief Superintendent’s commendation for her leadership in supporting staff welfare and she achieved aChiefConstablecommendation for her outstanding work in a rape investigation.
In 2014, she joined the Northern Area Command and since 2016 has been the Neighbourhood Police Inspector for Tynedale.
She does not officially retire until September, but thanks to planned leave she is able to take a well-deserved rest and enjoy the beautiful region she has worked tirelessly to protect and serve over the years.
Insp Bridges said: “My time with Northumbria Police has been incredibly rewarding. I’ve been able to meet some fantastic and caring people, both in the police and in the communities I have served.
“I’ve been involved in some great police operations and investigations over the years. I feel incredibly lucky to have served the communities I have and have no doubt that my colleagues know just how special those communities are too.
“I always said that I had the best job in the world, so of course I’m sad to hang up my hat, but I’m leaving with fantastic memories and a career filled with proud moments.”