Archie was an empathetic, caring, and good-humoured credit to the Royal Ulster Constabulary

I write further to your obituary of Archibald O. Hayes (Top RUC officer Archibald Hays OBE was ‘a compassionate and insightful man’ says colleague, News Letter, Friday June 19).
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Jun 2020, 08:00 BST
Updated 20th Jun 2020, 13:25 BST
Retired RUC ACC Archibald Hays OBE passed away this weekRetired RUC ACC Archibald Hays OBE passed away this week
Retired RUC ACC Archibald Hays OBE passed away this week

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‘Archie’ as he was universally known, was indeed a much respected senior RUC officer.

I had the privilege, as a young officer, of working for him when he was Assistant Chief Constable of ‘B’ Department (personnel and training).

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He combined empathy and a caring attitude with total professionalism.

He personified a cherished tradition of service in the Royal Ulster Constabulary and was extremely proud of the force and all who served in it.

He will be missed by those who worked with him and learnt much from him, not least the importance of a good sense of humour.

Paul Kernaghan CBE QPM, Peterborough, England, Chief Constable of Hampshire Constabulary from 1999-2008

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