Chief Constable Simon Cole was survived by his wife Jo Cole and two children. His sudden death has come out as a shocker on March 31, 2022.
Leicestershire Police Chief Constable Simon Cole was found dead at his home on Thursday, March 31, 2022.
The 55-year-old Police chief had only retired 12 days ago. He had completed his last day as Leicestershire Police chief, on Friday, March 18, 2022.
The sad news has started surfacing on the internet and the investigation team is yet to bring up new updates on the matter.
Who Is Chief Constable Simon Cole’s Wife?
Simon Cole was living with his wife Jo Cole. Although, specific details about her have not reached the Internet.
As far as we know, the Police Chief Constable was the father of two children; a son named Ben and a daughter named Emily.
His friend and editor of Pukaar News, Romail Gulzar has stated that the Chief was scheduled to attend an event with his wife.
Chief Constable Simon Cole Cause Of Death- What Exactly Happened To Him?
The cause of death of Simon Cole is presumed to be suicide. He was found dead at his residence just after 12 days of retirement.
Home Secretary Priti Patel has tweeted about Cole’s passing. She wrote: “He was passionate about delivering for the people of Leicestershire, the area where he grew up and dedicated his life to policing.”
Who Is Chief Constable Simon Cole? His Wikipedia & Bio
Leicestershire Police Chief Constable Simon Cole is among the UK’s longest-serving officers. He had been with the police for three decades
He has been serving as the Chief of the department for 12 years. Furthermore, he had become the youngest ever chief of the Leicestershire Police.
During the peak of the COVID pandemic, Cole was known for speaking about the importance of mental health.
Cole had grown up in Leicestershire and had completed his education in Market Bosworth, Northampton, Oadby, and Colchester.
In 2001 he successfully completed the Strategic Command Course. After two years, he earned the title of Assistant Chief Constable with the Hampshire Police force.
In 2008, he became the Deputy Chief Constable and returned as a Chief at Leicestershire in 2010.
For his contribution and dedication to the Police department, he was awarded the Queen’s Police Medal in the 2014 New Year’s Honours List.