Interview: the policing priest

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Interview: the policing priest

Rob Findlow, a Greater Manchester Police Inspector who is also an ordained Anglican Priest, tells Police Oracle the two jobs are not as different as you might think.

Revd/Insp. Findlow blessing the wedding celebration of his colleagues

Date - 15th May 2020
By - Chloe Livadeas

What did you become first, an officer or a priest? I have been a police officer for nearly 30 years. I experienced a calling to Ministry around the 20 year mark. Although I am sure the seeds had been sown much earlier. Are there any similarities...

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