John Stirling (police officer) explained

John Stirling
Office:Chief Constable of Great Grimsby Borough Police
Term Start:1900
Term End:11 July 1930

John Stirling was a British police officer. Stirling joined the police in c.1882 and served as Chief Constable of Great Grimsby Borough Police from 1900 until his retirement on 11 July 1930. Seven officers who had begun their careers under him became Chief Constables of other forces during his term of office.[1]

He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1920 civilian war honours.

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Notes and References

  1. The Times, 9 July 1930