The Saturday Interview: Sir Edward Crew - Trusting in a force for good.

From: The Birmingham Post (England) | Date: January 6, 2001 | Copyright information

Byline: Ros Dodd

Anyone who imagines that one of Britain's highest-ranking police officers will be devoid of a sense of humour, speak through thin, pursed lips and display all the charm of a custody sergeant on New Year's Eve, has never met Sir Edward Crew.

The man who refers to himself as 'Ted Crew from Brixton' strides across his spacious office to offer a firm handshake and hearty compliments of the season.

He waves me into a 'more comfortable' ...

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