WEST MERCIA police are bidding a fond farewell Sgt Dave Roberts, as he hangs up his pocket notebook and radio after 30 years of service.
Sgt Roberts is a well-known face around Redditch after three decades of unwavering commitment to public service in Worcestershire and will be dearly missed by officers and colleagues at West Mercia, as well as partner agencies and communities the force works with.
He will move on to pastures new in a new role with a neighbouring force.
Insp Rich Field said: “Today we mark the retirement of Police Sergeant David Roberts, a colleague whose career has spanned over three decades of dedicated public service — first with British Transport Police and then with West Mercia Police from 2003 to this year.
“Dave’s career has been defined by his unwavering commitment to community policing, his operational leadership and his ability to bring both professionalism and personality to every role he’s held.
“From his early days in Rubery through to his final posting with the Safer Neighbourhood Team in Redditch, Dave has consistently demonstrated integrity, compassion and a deep-rooted sense of duty.”
