It is with great regret that I must inform you of the death of

John BERRY

He died on 22nd December 2017 Aged 57 yrs.

   Formerly of GMP John served at Longsight before moving into the X Department where he served as Sergeant, Inspector and Chief Inspector in the Tactical Firearms Unit.  He also served as Chief Inspector at Stalybridge before promotion to Superintendent.  After a successful secondment to the Staff at the Police College, Bramshill, he returned to Force as Sub-Divisional Commander at Cheadle Heath on the J North.  He retired from there as Superintendent.

   He was an accomplished sportsman, representing GB Police at Rugby League, as well as being a very low handicap golfer.