Shocking a sad news regarding Steve Frudd, formerly of the RTR and latterly the INT CORPS, who passed away earlier this week. As a friend and colleague since 1978 I can only echo the sentiment and praise of this quiet and highly professional individual as expressed below.
In paying tribute to Steve and his work, Chief Constable Peter Neyroud, NPIA Chief Executive, said: "The world of covert policing is, by its very nature, specialist and highly controlled. In a part of policing where success cannot be publicised, Steve played a huge yet quiet part in protecting both the public and our colleagues engaged in high risk, high consequence operations.
"Following a successful career with the military, Steve joined policing in the 90's. He contributed to the development of the original Specialist Crime Centre in Loughborough, following which he was instrumental in the creation of both the National Specialist Law Enforcement Centre and the National Centre for Policing Excellence within Centrex. Within the NPIA, his work on improving the professionalism of covert investigations and training continued, and it was his vision which drove the creation of new dedicated facilities for covert policing.
"Most important however is the contribution he made to the covert community in policing. He was until last week providing specialist advice to live operations, and his untimely passing will leave a huge hole in covert law enforcement.
"In an area of policing where absolute trust, professional expertise and exceptional personal integrity are essential, Steve had each of these in abundance. This is what made him a great leader within our organisation, and policing."
RIP Steve
In paying tribute to Steve and his work, Chief Constable Peter Neyroud, NPIA Chief Executive, said: "The world of covert policing is, by its very nature, specialist and highly controlled. In a part of policing where success cannot be publicised, Steve played a huge yet quiet part in protecting both the public and our colleagues engaged in high risk, high consequence operations.
"Following a successful career with the military, Steve joined policing in the 90's. He contributed to the development of the original Specialist Crime Centre in Loughborough, following which he was instrumental in the creation of both the National Specialist Law Enforcement Centre and the National Centre for Policing Excellence within Centrex. Within the NPIA, his work on improving the professionalism of covert investigations and training continued, and it was his vision which drove the creation of new dedicated facilities for covert policing.
"Most important however is the contribution he made to the covert community in policing. He was until last week providing specialist advice to live operations, and his untimely passing will leave a huge hole in covert law enforcement.
"In an area of policing where absolute trust, professional expertise and exceptional personal integrity are essential, Steve had each of these in abundance. This is what made him a great leader within our organisation, and policing."
RIP Steve
