BEV ADAMSON

Man in kilt and woman in gown pose with mounted police in Liverpool.

I found my escape tunnel from the PSNI in 2023 after working in a range of different roles in the force, before settling in the Control Room for a few years before my retirement, where I worked alongside dedicating more time in support of the Thin Blue Line UK.


Most of my front line service, including the add on of Family Liaison, was in the unique environment of the border areas, Newry and Armagh. I’m a firm believer in the camaraderie these areas still maintain, and this had often been important over the years, none more so than when losing four good friends and colleagues to a road traffic tragedy in Warrenpoint.


Since the rollercoaster days of the college in Belfast I seemed to have fitted into the role as ‘Work Mum’ to many colleagues.


To note, I'm not all that young and have plenty of life experience – possibly too much when I think about it! If only one person has been able to find a listening ear, or a route to seek help when in crisis then I am satisfied I've served a purpose.

The official phrase ‘Keeping People Safe’ I believe applies to Officers and Staff every bit as much as the people we serve, and this includes our Mental Health. My own experiences with PTSD drive me on to keep challenging the ‘norm’ and look out for my brothers and sisters in blue.


I am honoured to be a trustee of this fabulous charity and I look forward to its exciting future. As part of my role with the Thin Blue Line UK I get to work closely with the wider Police Charities UK network, where I help to foster collaborative relationships across the charity sector, ensuring organisations can work together to enhance wellbeing services, support, and opportunities for serving and retired officers throughout the UK.


Please know here at Thin Blue Line UK we are a fantastic bunch of people, so if you need us, please reach out! We genuinely would love to hear from you.