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01/07/2014
Police Crime Commissioner For The West Midlands Dies
Police Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands, Bob Jones, has died.
Mr Jones, 59, died in his sleep at home in Wolverhampton on Monday night, according to the West Midlands Police.
Mr Jones was elected the first West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner on 15 November 2012, after a long and distinguished career in public service.
Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Yvonne Mosquito said: "This is a huge loss to the West Midlands and to Policing. Bob was a dear friend and a deeply committed public servant. All our thoughts are with Bob's wife Sarah and his family at this sad time."
(CD)
Mr Jones, 59, died in his sleep at home in Wolverhampton on Monday night, according to the West Midlands Police.
Mr Jones was elected the first West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner on 15 November 2012, after a long and distinguished career in public service.
Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Yvonne Mosquito said: "This is a huge loss to the West Midlands and to Policing. Bob was a dear friend and a deeply committed public servant. All our thoughts are with Bob's wife Sarah and his family at this sad time."
(CD)
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