Bedminster – Notes From The Beat:

My First Arrest: A stolen Wallet in Bedminster, 1978

It was my first winter in uniform, and I was still getting used to the idea that people would call 999 and I’d be the one expected to sort it…

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May 22, 2023

Places/Locations / Police Work/Duties

The Day Paul Michael Pride Ran (But Not Fast Enough)

Back in the late 1970s, policing had a very different rhythm. We worked closely with other agencies, including the Department of Health and Social Security (DHSS). Their offices often became…

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May 22, 2023

Police Work/Duties / Time Period/Era

Tea, Night Shifts, and the Cumberland Basin Watch

Monday 13th February 1978 It was the start of a long stretch of nights — seven straight shifts, 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. But in truth, the working day started…

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May 22, 2023

Robert Purdy PC489

I'm a retired Detective Constable with over 30 years in Avon and Somerset Police, specialising in major crime investigations and intelligence analysis. I later worked as a training consultant in Trinidad & Tobago, helping develop investigative skills for new officers. On this blog, I share real stories and insights from life on the front line and behind the scenes.