Barrie Cooper (Independent) FORMER policeman Barrie Cooper was a late entrant to the PCC race. After 30 years at the force, the 68-year-old spent 14 years working with the out-of-hours doctor’s service overseeing 200 drivers. Teesside politics beckoned in 2019 as Cllr Cooper was elected to the Newport ward on Middlesbrough Council alongside a raft of other independents. Cllr Cooper started off as a foot-beat officer before driving Panda cars, entering CID, and carrying out a spell with the force’s special operations unit. The independent has referred to his experience on the front line in his pitch to become the next commissioner – and said a “sit down” with the Chief Constable was high on his list of priorities if elected.
The fight to oversee Cleveland Police - and why the candidates say you should vote for them
The major parties are vying for the crucial leadership position ahead of the vote on May 6
13:16, 26 APR 2021
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Clockwise from top left: PCC candidates Steve Turner, Chris Jones, Barrie Cooper and Matt Storey (Image: Handout)
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