Busman's holiday for Florida cop Kevin who visits Telford police station

Kevin Bradshaw from the Tallahassee Police Department visited the station this week.

A Florida cop got a glimpse of Shropshire policing when he dropped into a police station in Telford while holidaying in the UK.

Telford officers welcomed Kevin Bradshaw from the Tallahassee Police Department, Florida to Malinsgate Police Station this week.

Kevin is a serving police officer with over 30 years of experience, having worked across a range of specialist areas including SWAT teams and border operations. He is currently visiting Telford while spending time with relatives in Much Wenlock.

During the visit, Telford police officers exchanged memorabilia with Kevin, who kindly gave them a Tallahassee Police Department badge.

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Kevin at Telford Police station

They also shared valuable insights and experiences from their careers, discussing the importance of international cooperation and Kevin’s belief that police officers should always support one another, regardless of borders.

Before continuing with his holiday Kevin had a photograph with PC Naylor, PC Byram and PC Plimmer.

Telford Police said it was a “great example of the strong sense of camaraderie that exists within policing worldwide”.

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