I HAVE just returned to the station after conducting my last patrol of Oxford city centre after 32 years in Thames Valley Police, of which 11 have been spent as neighbourhood officer for Oxford city centre.
The article (Oxford Mail, March 10) outlining my role as a football officer only reflected a small part of the job that I have been doing.
My role as neighbourhood officer in my view has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my policing career.
I have met some fantastic people and worked alongside some excellent support staff, agencies and residents of Oxford city centre.
I have had some tremendous support and results by working with these people and would like to pass on my thanks to all those involved.
I will miss being a police officer in the city centre but will take away some happy memories of my time here.
Best wishes and thank you.
Pc 1427 PAUL PHILLIPS QPM, Oxford police station
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