An “exceptional” former police officer is retiring from Hertfordshire Constabulary after half a century with the force.
After involving himself in almost every job in the force, Mr Waszkiewicz was given a fond farewell after logging off for the final time last week.
He joined in 1972, serving 30 years as an officer, becoming a sergeant, before spending 20 years working as a business support officer. He will be 70 when he formally retires.
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He recalled: “Apart from traffic, I’ve done virtually everything the force has to offer in my 50 years and I’ve enjoyed it all.
“I was in a Panda car, in CID, special branch, intervention and in charge of the old Watford divisional operational room.
“I dealt with some big jobs over the years; Buncefield, obviously, that was unexpected, then the London riots in 2011, the 2012 London Olympics and the NATO summit at Watford’s Grove Hotel was a massive resourcing job.”
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Paying tribute, chief constable Charlie Hall said: “Fifty years’ combined service is an amazing achievement. Stan’s service to the force has just been exceptional. I know he will be missed by colleagues.
“His can-do attitude has helped the resource management unit run like a well-oiled machine. Such a commitment to public service is truly an inspiration and I hope Stan now enjoys a well-earned retirement.”
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