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An inspector for the Guernsey Police has retired after 31 years’ service.
Kieran McGrath has received five Chief Officer Commendations, and said he has been “fortunate and privileged” to serve on the force.
He joined the Police on 17 April 1989, later becoming a response car driver and member of the Community Police Department. He became a Detective Constable in the Criminal Investigation Department in 1998, but was promoted to Sergeant a year later. In 2014, he became a uniformed Inspector.
Inspector McGrath has received commendations for his investigation of two manslaughters, one murder, and the arrest of a group of drug traffickers. The fifth was awarded for his ‘leadership, investigative ability and sound judgement’ when a young man was stabbed by an unidentified assailant while walking home.
These commendations sit alongside 13 acknowledgements of good police work, some relating to fatal traffic collisions and serious sexual offences. One was awarded for his ‘thorough yet compassionate’ investigation of the death of a very young baby.
“I am proud to have dedicated more than 30 years of my life to serving my island community,” he said. “I will miss the comradeship, teamwork and tremendous job satisfaction.”
Pictured top: Inspector Kieran McGrath.
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