A LONG-serving police officer is to bid goodbye to Cheshire Police after serving more than two decades in Widnes.
PCSO Stephen Marnick will leave his role tomorrow, Tuesday, after serving the Widnes community for 23 years.
The police community support officer is one of many leaving the force, with half of Cheshire’s PCSO roles being cut.
Cheshire Police had put forward plans to reduce PCSO officers from 87 to 27; however, after receiving permission for a higher than usual increase in tax, 30 roles will be lost rather than 60.
PCSO Marnick said: “The time has come for me, and two of my colleagues, to hang up my hat. My last day in work is Tuesday.
“I have worked here in Widnes since 2003, minus a break of three months, starting on the second intake of Cheshire PCSOs, or community wardens as we used to be known by.
“I started with two years in the town centre, Hale Village, then covered Hough Green, and lately back to Hale Village, Halebank, Ditton, and Kingsway.
“During all of those years, I have obviously met thousands of people, and this is for all of you.
“All the residents, especially those needing additional support, business owners, farmers, places of faith leaders, school staff, ward and parish councillors, and colleagues in Widnes and other police areas.
“This has really been a mostly enjoyable time, and many of you played a part in that.
“To anyone who met me under circumstances where I had to be more formal, issue fixed penalty notices, during speed enforcement, and other issues, I hope it hasn’t soured your opinion of me or the police in general.
“To most of the younger people, thanks for trying hard to stay out of trouble. The benefits of this will surely be felt as you go on to become adults.
“To everyone, look after yourselves and those close to you.”
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