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Dr Bob Sherwood - War Crimes and Criminals From WW2 Are Still Relevant

Author
Paul Maleary
Published
Mon 11 Mar 2024
Episode Link
https://shows.acast.com/paul-malearys-ex-job-downloaded-podcast/episodes/dr-bob-sherwood

Bob Sherwood is the son of a former Metropolitan Police Officer. He joined the cadets in 1971the training was based around the military style. Former guards were the instructors. There were no women on the course, and the Women’s Police service was still in place. At the conclusion of his cadet training, he went to Sunbury and posted to Rochester Row. As a keen sportsman he played football for the borough and spent a lot of time representing the force. 


Whilst working at Abbey Road Police station the local residents included Paul McCartney. The local police would tell tourists that Paul resided in Abbey Road to ensure The Beatle had a peaceful life. Bob worked on Child Protection and saw policing from a different perspective.


Having passed the Inspector exam he had to make a decision to move in order to get promoted. He went to Hammersmith where he worked with Jackie Moulton. Bob studied Law and successfully gained his degree despite the fact he had never achieved his true potential at school.


Upon retirement Bob worked in various roles but went on to gain a degree and doctorate in Holocaust studies. Bob and former BBC journalist Jon Silverman have written a book relating to war crime investigations in the 1990s. Safe Haven is available from all reputable book sellers.


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