A police officer who spent more than 38 years serving Morriston and the east side of Swansea has died.
PC Tony Phipps died unexpectedly at the weekend, South Wales Police said.
The force described him as “our friend and colleague” and said it was sharing the news “with great sadness”.
Chief Constable Jeremy Vaughan said his thoughts were with PC Phipps’s children, Sara, Rhian, Tony and Bethan. “We will do all we can to support them at this difficult time,” he said.
‘A great police officer’: 38 years of response policing in Morriston
PC Phipps spent his career in response policing, among the officers sent to emergency calls.
Mr Vaughan called him “a great police officer, committed to delivering the very best service to the community of Morriston and the east side of Swansea for more than 38 years”.
He added: “To have served in response policing for such a long time, while maintaining the same enthusiasm, professionalism and dedication throughout, is truly remarkable.”
The officer who tutored ‘many, many’ colleagues
PC Phipps also taught the job to others.
The chief constable said he “tutored many, many officers throughout his service, passing on his significant knowledge and skills”.
He said: “I know he was highly valued and trusted by all who worked with him.”
Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 and special recognition this year
In 2018 PC Phipps received the force’s Lifetime Achievement Award for Police Officers.
This year Mr Vaughan presented him with a Special Recognition Award at the Team SWP Awards 2026.
The force ended its tribute with the words: “Rest in peace, Tony.”
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