Crewe Police's first ever black officer has been honoured by having a dedicated exhibition section - at the Museum of Policing in Warrington.

Mr Ken Grosvenor, 81, first joined the force in February 1971, serving the people of Cheshire for nearly 30 years over two separate spells – initially serving in Crewe's beat team.

The following year, he received a Chief Constable Commendation for the arrest of two men who stole a motor vehicle.

Mr Ken Grosvenor first joined the force in February 1971 - initially serving in Crewe's beat team (Cheshire Constabulary).

Just five years later, Ken joined Crewe CID as a Detective Constable and stayed there for the remainder of his initial 14 years of service.

He left the force in 1985 and returned to Barbados where he began working as Head of Security at a hotel.

In 1990, Ken returned to the UK and re-joined the force, taking up a role of civilian scenes of crime officer, spending his time working in Crewe, Chester and Northwich.

He also became Branch Secretary of UNISON, representing civilian staff members employed by the force and played a pivotal role in the negotiations for the relocation of staff to the new Headquarters in Winsford, before he retired in 2005.

In May this year, Ken attended a special ceremony at the Museum of Policing.

Mr Ken Grosvenor honoured by Crewe born DCC, Chris Armitt (Cheshire Constabulary).

He was presented with a commemorative plaque by Deputy Chief Constable Chris Armitt, born in Crewe.

To coincide with Black History Month taking place this October, visitors to the museum will also be able to see a new black mannequin that has been placed in Ken's section - commemorating black officers who have followed in his footsteps.

Talking about the honour, Mr Grosvenor said: "It was a great honour to be formally acknowledged by Cheshire Constabulary as its first black officer.

"Being a black officer in the early '70s was not an easy road to travel, but the fact that I had served in the British Army somehow prepared me for the journey.

"I was fortunate to find a cadre of officers with whom I could gel and who were supportive throughout my career.

In 1977, Mr Ken Grosvenor joined Crewe CID as a Detective Constable and stayed there for the remainder of his initial 14 years of service (Cheshire Constabulary).

"I cannot say enough about some of the people who helped to shape my career."

During his time in the force at Crewe, Mr Grosvenor represented the Constabulary's cricket team as a medium-pace bowler.

He added: "I would sincerely like to thank the Deputy Chief Constable and everyone else who attended the Museum of Policing to laud my service in the Constabulary.

"I want to thank Will Brown at the Museum of Policing and all his volunteers for the hard work they put into making the event the success it was.

"I am forever grateful that so many of my former colleagues were able to attend and being able to share the event with my family made it even more special.

Police and Crime Commissioner of Cheshire Constabulary, PCC John Dwyer, was in attendance of Mr Ken Grosvenor's honour (Ryan Parker).

"I would like to pay tribute to my two daughters and especially to my late dear wife, Sandra, whose relentless support made me the person I am today; she would have been so proud to see my efforts recognised."

For more information on the Museum of Policing please visit its website.

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