Current timestamp: 30/01/2023 05:41:51
AgeAlertAnonymousAppealsApplicationsApply Or RegisterArea OutlineArrow DownArrow LeftArrow RightArrow UpAutomatic DoorsBack ArrowBusinessCalendarCashArrow DownArrow LeftArrow RightArrow Down[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-chrome' for 'English (United Kingdom)']ClockCloseContactDirectionsDocumentDownloadDrawDrugExpandExternal LinkFacebookFb CommentFb LikeFiletype DefaultFiletype DocFiletype PdfFiletype PptFiletype XlsFinance[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-firefox' for 'English (United Kingdom)']First AidFlickrFraudGive FeedbackGlobeGuide DogHealthHearing ImpairedInduction LoopInfoInstagramIntercom[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-internet-explorer' for 'English (United Kingdom)']LaptopLiftLinkedinLocal ActivityLoudspeakerLow CounterMailMapMap PinMembershipMenuMenu 2[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-microsoft-edge' for 'English (United Kingdom)']Missing PeopleMobility ImpairmentNationalityNorth PointerOne Mile RadiusOverviewPagesPaper PlaneParkingPdfPhonePinterestPlayPushchairRefreshReportRequestRestart[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-rotate-clockwise' for 'English (United Kingdom)']Rss[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-safari' for 'English (United Kingdom)']SearchShareSign LanguageSnapchatStart AgainStatsStats And Prevention AdviceStopSubscribeTargetTattosTell Us AboutTickTumblrTwenty Four HoursTwitterTwitter LikeTwitter ReplyTwitter RetweetUploadVisually ImpairedWhatsappWheelchairWheelchair AssistedWheelchair ParkingWheelchair RampWheelchair WcYoutubeZoom InZoom Out

Quickly exit this site by pressing the Escape key Leave this site

Skip to main content

Skip to main navigation

Welcome

This site is a beta, which means it's a work in progress and we'll be adding more to it over the next few weeks. Your feedback helps us make things better, so please let us know what you think.

Show me the site

cheshire-header-logo ( 1)

Search this website

Main navigation menu

  • Report

    Back to Report

    • Crime
    • Domestic abuse
    • Rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences
    • Road traffic incident
    • Report antisocial behaviour
    • Missing person
    • Fraud, bribery or corruption
    • Civil disputes
    • Lost or found property
    • Lost or stolen vehicles
  • Tell us about

    Back to Tell us about

    • Tell us about possible terrorist activity
    • How to tell us about something you've seen or heard
    • An existing case or report
    • A procession or event you are planning
    • Filming
    • Abnormal vehicle load
  • Apply or register

    Back to Apply or register

    • Careers
    • Charity collection licences
    • Compensation for victims of crime
    • Firearm, shotgun or explosives certificate
    • Attend a misconduct hearing
  • Request

    Back to Request

    • A collision report
    • Intellectual property (IP) licence
    • Your fingerprints
    • Information: about the police, about yourself or someone else
  • Thanks and complaints

    Back to Thanks and complaints

    • Complaints
    • Say thanks
    • Feedback about the website
  • Your area

Breadcrumb

  1. ...
  2. News

Warrington PCSO retiring after 47 years of frontline policing

Main article content

Navigation

News

13:15 03/05/2022

One of the longest serving members of Cheshire Constabulary in the force’s history is retiring this week.

Warrington South Beat Team Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Phil ‘Wilkie’ Wilkinson has completed almost half a century of frontline policing.

The former Police Cadet, Police Constable and Sergeant’s final day at the force is Friday 6 May.

He will be sorely missed by all his colleagues, and will leave a big hole to fill in the Warrington South communities of Hatton, Stretton and Walton that he helps to police with distinction.

Warrington Local Policing Unit’s Temporary Chief Inspector Neil Drum said: “Phil, or ‘Wilkie’ as he is fondly known to many, is an outstanding role model to his colleagues – positive, motivated and committed to doing his best to make the communities of Warrington safer.

“I have known Phil since I joined the police, and his commitment to do his best has never changed, with him always being out on patrol and keen to make a difference.

“His exemplary service of nearly 48 years, firstly as a cadet, then as a police officer and finally as a PCSO – and nearly all at Warrington in frontline roles – is truly incredible.

“On behalf of everyone at Warrington LPU, past and present, I extend my heartfelt thanks to Phil for his service and wish him all the very best in his well deserved retirement.

“Phil will be missed a lot.”

Phil initially served as a Police Cadet from 1974 until he joined Cheshire Constabulary as a police officer on 12 April 1976.

All of his service has been spent at Warrington LPU, with the exception of just over a year at Northwich Police Station following his promotion to Sergeant in 1998.

Phil retired from his final post as Community Action Team Sergeant at Stockton Heath in Warrington on 2 July 2006, following 30 years’ service in the police.
The day after his retirement as a police officer, he became a PCSO at Warrington.

Phil spent 12 years as a Warrington Town Centre PCSO before moving to the Warrington South patch for his final four years of service.

Warrington LPU Inspector Ruth Atherton said: “PCSO Phil ‘Wilkie’ Wilkinson is a true professional, and although we are all happy for his retirement, we will be sad to see him go.

“When I started working for the force 20 years ago, Phil was a much respected Sergeant at Warrington.

“Even after nearly 48 years of service, he still has the same passion for policing, choosing to patrol on his bike or on foot.

“Thank you Phil for everything you have done for Cheshire Constabulary.
“We all wish you a long and happy retirement.”

Phil’s Sergeant at Warrington LPU, Gareth Kerr, added: “Considering Phil joined the service in the same year I was born – 47 years ago – it is remarkable that he still shows such incredible levels of motivation.

“He spends most shifts out on regular foot and bike patrol and is an inspiration to his younger colleagues.

“Phil is always one of the first to leave the office at the start of the shift, and one of the last back in at the end.

“He knows everything that is going on in his ward, and is as keen as ever to deal with any offences/offenders that operate on his patch.

“He has been a pleasure to supervise, and the place won’t be the same without him.

“I wish Phil all the best in his retirement.”

Phil said: “I am sad about leaving the force, as it has been my family for the past 47 years.

“There have been some good times and some not so good times.

“Like with all families, you have your ups and downs, but you are always there for one another when it counts.”

Share

Is there a problem with this page?

Footer navigation

We use cookies on this site to give you a better, more personalised experience.

I'm fine with cookies I'd like to manage the cookies

Cheshire Constabulary

  • Contact us
  • Find a police station
  • About us
  • Careers
  • Campaigns
  • News
  • Privacy notice
  • Cookies
  • Terms and conditions
  • Accessibility

Information and services

  • Advice and information
  • Crime prevention
  • Stats and data
  • Accessing information (FOI)
  • Report
  • Tell us about
  • Apply or register
  • Request
  • Thanks and complaints

Partners

  • Police.uk
  • Ask the Police
  • Police and Crime Commissioner

Follow us on:

© Copyright 2023. All rights reserved.