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Michael Todd Obituary
As an Inspector, he served at Bethnal Green in London, as part of the first management exchange scheme between Essex Police and the Metropolitan Police Service.
He was later promoted to Assistant Commissioner in the Metropolitan Police, he was responsible for Territorial Policing, covering all 32 London Boroughs. He led many high profile operations and events, including the policing of May Day demonstrations, Notting Hill Carnival, the Queen's Jubilee celebrations and the Met's Street Crime initiative.
Throughout his career he had a reputation for being "media friendly". In 1992 he invited TV crews to join him on Police raids in an attempt to demonstrate openness and reassurance to the public and 2005 he took part in a Taser shooting demonstration.
Mr Todd had both first class honours degree and a Master of Philosophy degree in Politics.
During his "spare time", in between chauffeuring his children to their various activities, he enjoyed mountain biking, computer games and reading, particularly military and political biographies.
He listed his heroes as Alexander the Great, Generals Norman Schwarzkopf and George Patton. In 2006 he was elected as Vice President of ACPO. He is also currently a member of the ACPO Terrorism Committee and the ACPO Media Advisory Group.
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Mary
February 15, 2011
Although time has passed the great sense of loss that is still felt has not lessoned or become less painful. Michael you are still missed so much.
Always ready with a welcoming smile and quick to laugh.
Mary
December 24, 2009
Thinking of you and your family on this the second Christmas without you, my thoughts and prayers go to them at this time.
You are missed by your friends and will not be forgotten.
A great loss to GMP and Greater Manchester.
God Bless.
Remembering you on your birthday. God Bless you Michael
Mary
August 10, 2009
Remembering you today on your birthday, thoughts are with you and your family on this day, you will have been 52.
There are not words to relay the injustice, the sense of loss to your loved ones. God Bless.
M H
March 10, 2009
Today was your last day of life one year ago, a year ago is much too long ago. You are still greatly missed and thought about everyday by those who love you.
I hope this time is not too painful for your children, my thoughts are with them over this time.
This grief is so isolating, but the memories hold me up, the strength to face each day comes from knowing that you enjoyed life doing what you did best being a top class Police Officer.
Look down from your roof up above with pride and know that you are loved now and for evermore.
How you can show support
The World is a duller place without your smile
Mary x
December 25, 2008
Thinking of you today, Christmas Day, thinking of your children their first Christmas without you their loving dad. This is so unfair, so unreal at times. Michael you may be gone but you are not forgotten, never forgotten.
M H X
August 10, 2008
Happy Birthday.
Today would have been your 51st birthday. Thank you for the memories which will live on in my heart. You were more special than you realised. Maybe now you are reunited with your twin brother in eternal peace. The loss you have left behind is so vast my pain is like a mere drop in an ocean.
Mary H
August 4, 2008
Birthday Memoriam 10th August
You will have been 51 today. It seems impossible to bear that you are not here to share your day. Happy Birthday Michael.
Gone but not forgotten.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
Mary Hilton
April 3, 2008
A great loss to all colleagues, friends and the communities of Manchester and and even bigger loss to his family. Rest in Peace Michael you will not be forgotten for the good you achieved. May your smile shine down on us.
MT - Running up the tail of 'BIG DADDY' stay free. nothing can stop you now. S x
March 23, 2008
I know that JAMAICA was your last earthly journey, it's beautiful beyond words, I love it too. Hope your spiritual journey unfold a profound and dazzling beauty to you FOREVER. Miss you, just being in the world. S x
March 23, 2008
R
March 21, 2008
Having met Mr Todd,a true proffesional gent , in his time in Notts. I witnessed his complete hands on approach toward every member of staff , hearing what they said and ensuring they were valued, which in todays policing is a rare quaility , i can only imagin the sadness his family , freinds and colleagues feel. A very real loss.My deepest sympathy to his wife and children and to all those he has left behind. May they find some comfort in the thoughts of strangers.
Mary Hilton
March 21, 2008
Michael Todd was the answer to the prayers of the British Police Force and GMP in particular, what a terrible loss to all who knew and worked with him. There seemed so much more to come from this outstanding charismatic man. May God Bless you and your family.
Rest in Peace Michael
Karen
March 19, 2008
Our thoughts are with his family and friends, may the strength, wisdom and courage he showed in life help them though the days ahead. The City of Manchester is a sadder place.
Maureen Jeffs
March 18, 2008
Manchester will be a poorer place without such a great guy. I hope he has found peace. Condolences to his family and to all who worked with him.
anna rualle
March 16, 2008
Hope you are now in a happy place, Manchester is a less happy place without your wisdom.
Little Kulala - You are Free. The red sand Dunes of Sossusvlei, are your for all times MT. x
March 16, 2008
Mary Mills
March 15, 2008
Greater Manchester will feel the loss of this great man for a very long time. My sympathies are with his wife and offspring. I pray that they will receive the love and support that the family of Stephen Oake did from Michael Todd. I hope that people will remember Michael Todd for his commitment to his job and to the people of Greater Manchester.
robert&sylvia lilley
March 14, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Darren Buckley
March 14, 2008
On Monday myself and 2 friends took a trip to Snowdon to go walking we arrived at the car park at penni pass and set of along the miners track, the mountain looked magnificent cloaked in cloud and fresh snow.
We battled our way up the mountain in calm and snowy conditions as we reached the final summit ridge the clouds parted and revealed Snowdonia in all its glory, sparkling snow capped mountains, lush green valleys and the sea crashing against the shore in the distance it was breath taking.
I am a veteran of over 100 summits of Snowdon but this was something very special!! The time was 12:30pm around the same time Mike Todd passed away some where very close by, I can only offer this recollection to his family as some comfort that at the time of his passing, he had before him something so beautiful and so awe inspiring.
PHIL BURKE
March 14, 2008
Manchester Pub & Club Network Pays tribute to Chief Constable Michael Todd RIP ,
Members of Manchester Pub & Club Network are proud to have worked along side Mr Todd who played a very important part in our shaping our vibrant city centre , he was a big inspirational leader to all including our members in and around Manchester and Greater Manchester as a whole ,
Mr Todd was not only a coppers copper but also a peoples copper, he was one of the best hands on officers you could meet , he was always there to offer help support and advice to everyone who needed it , his ethics of partnership working were always very important to him , he would regularly been seen out with his troops especially at the weekend in patrolling the cities streets, giving good strong reassurances to all businesses residents and visitors that our cities streets were safe
Also Mr Todd managed to turn Manchester City Centre into one of the best family friendly city centre in the Country, the overall figures for visitors to Manchester have doubled since Mr Todd became Chief Constable thanks to his strong pro-active policing strategies ,
As for the Pubs & Clubs, we have the best well established and operated licence premises in the country thanks to Mr Todd for allowing his officers to work closely and in partnership with Manchester Pub & Club Network
May we finally send all our sincere condolences to Mr Todd Family Friends and work colleagues
Phil Burke
Spokesperson
Manchester Pub & Club Network
Marilyn Williams Ret.TW Supervisor 28100
March 14, 2008
What a breath of fresh air you were when you arrived at G.M.P. Happy to be out working alongside your staff, giving support, leadership, and such great inspiration to us all. In short you were 'there for us'. I know we all feel such sad despair that we could not, in the end, do the same.
Marilyn Kirk
March 13, 2008
Sadly you left this world before your work for the people was finished,
Eternal rest grant unto you Mr Todd
our prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Jakc
March 13, 2008
I will miss you greatly. I hope i, and our friends can be there for your family in this time of need
Darren Hodgkinson
March 13, 2008
When I was a GMP Bobby I always seemed to have to ask the same question over and over again...."WHY DO THE GREAT BOSSES NEVER SEEM TO STAY??.....THEY ALWAYS SEEM TO MOVE ON!!!" then I left the Police.....I see nothing has changed.............You will be an extremely hard act to follow.....maybe not if your successor simply follows in your foot steps........No doubt heaven will now be a safer place ......Rest in peace .........Darren Hodgkinson EX GMP
rachel lee
March 13, 2008
my thoughts are with your friends and family sir,may you rest in peace xx
Steve Booth
March 13, 2008
A superb example of a CEO who has the respect of his workforce. As a former FIRE officer I understand just how the men and women of GMP will miss such a well-respected boss. Some other CEO's would do well to emulate your professionalism, compassion and understanding. RIP Mr Todd and my sincere condolences to your loved ones.
wendy McCluskey
March 13, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
norma churchman
March 13, 2008
may god bless you mr todd
rip may god bless your family at this sad time.
Arlene McCarthy MEP
March 13, 2008
I feel privileged to have known Michael Todd and worked with him on European gun law. I always found him to be professional and dedicated in his commitment to put Manchester people first. As one of the city’s politicians I both respected and admired him. He was a decent and fine man and a first rate chief constable for our city. I am deeply saddened by his death and will remember him with great fondness.
PC 03575 Sinclair
March 13, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to Michael Todd's wife, children and friends, who are in our thoughts and prayers. MHSRIP - Richard and Christina Sinclair
Ben B
March 13, 2008
A tragic loss to Greater Manchester and whole Police Service. You were an exceptional individual who has made our community safer.
My feelings and thoughts go out to your family, friends and colleagues.
kim L
March 13, 2008
May you rest in peace.
anthony hughes
March 13, 2008
thank you for showing the real side of police work, you made a big difference you will be sadly missed
John GMP HQ
March 13, 2008
As a serving GMP officer, I can say that we have truly lost a great man. I had the privilege and honour of occasionally bumping into him and speaking to him at HQ , and what a gentleman he was! A true leader and a true gentleman. Rest In Peace, Boss
Paul Mc
March 13, 2008
Thanks for helping keep us a little bit safer fella.
Rest in peace.
kelly gunel
March 13, 2008
Good night,god bless and thankyou for keeping the people of greater manchester safe x
claire
March 13, 2008
You will be sadly missed throughtout GMP. Keep them all in order up there!! Rest In Peace Sir x
Sam Anderson
March 13, 2008
Manchester will be a poorer place at the loss of the Chief Constable. I do hope his private life is not dredged up in the media and that he is allowed to rest in peace.
Michael Kelly
March 13, 2008
Michael was a person greatly respected and an inspiration to everyone.
Sheryl Sophia
March 13, 2008
I consider myself blessed for having known you Michael Todd, a wonderful human being and a truly inspirational leader and a very good friend. May God bless your family at this very sad time and I am sure you are now at rest in the strong arms of angels. x
Bishop of manchester
March 13, 2008
The Bishop of Manchester, the Right Revd Nigel McCulloch, leaves a message on behalf of the Faith Community Leaders of Greater Manchester Group.....Members of the churches and faith communities across Greater Manchester have been shocked and saddened to learn of the death of the Chief Constable. We pay tribute to the significant role Chief Constable Mike Todd has played in community relations in greater Manchester – and not least through his personal meetings with church and faith community leaders. We offer our sincere condolences to his family and to the Greater Manchester Police Force in the loss of their leader.
Mykiel Clews
March 13, 2008
I was very saddened tio hear and reead about the death of Mike Todd, chief constable of GMP, although I did not personally know him I have known about him from the Press and TV and have seen him demonstrate his professionalism.
I send condolences to his family at this time and Mike Todd to R I P as I am sure he will and fully deserves.
mary childs
March 13, 2008
what a lovely man , my sympathy goes out to all his family and friends at manchester police headquarters he will be sadly missed by every one who knew him and loved him , i met him once and will never forget him
police constable
March 13, 2008
I hope Michael Todd is free from his demons now and rests in peace. xx
Kathleen Bell
March 12, 2008
Along with others who have expressed their condolences, I too never met Michael. I am very sad and shocked to hear of Michael's death and would like to express my sincere condolences to Michael's family. Greater Manchester Police and the public have lost a fine Chief Constable.
RIP Michael.
Denise Howarth
March 12, 2008
a great leader and a lovely gentleman who will be sadly missed,I had the great pleasure of meeting him several weeks ago,when he came to Bootle Street to work a night shift with A relief.
Darren Bradshaw
March 12, 2008
A very sad situation.
The people of Greater Manchester have lost a good Chief Constable. It's all so sad.
Talat Zeria
March 12, 2008
Sir,
It was great pleasre meeting you during Christms 2008 party for the IAG's at Civic Centre Salford. You were a great leader and a great person you will be missed by us all.
Rest in Havenly Peace.
Talat Zeria. IAG Member Manchester
Peter FOY
March 12, 2008
As a retired Police Officer in Canada and a former member of the old Manchester City Police "B" Division
1961-1966 I feel that it behooves me to tender my deepest condolences to the Senior Officers and all members of the Greater Manchester Police Service following the untimely death of their Chief Constable Michael Todd.
I would also like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Todd Family at this time of deep grief
and hope that some time in the future they will come to understand why this tragedy took place.
GOD BLESS. x
Anju Sethi
March 12, 2008
The world, never mind Manchester, have lost a great man, a great individaul who was much loved and respected.
RIP.....
col,chris,kim and jade
March 12, 2008
We are in shock,we were neighbours in manchester, he was a lovely pleasant gentleman,very few like mike todd, manchester has suffered a great loss, our thoughts go out to his family and friends
LINDA
March 12, 2008
SO SORRY FOR YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES WHO LOST A HIGHLY THOUGHT OF MAN YESTERDAY: I AM SAD I NEVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING YOU. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AT LAST.
Linda Gavin
March 12, 2008
Rest in Peace Boss, You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. PC K Div
Cheryl McGinty
March 12, 2008
Although i didnt know him, this is still very very sad. God bless
PC GMP C Division
March 12, 2008
I was so, so shocked to hear the news. Mr Todd was such a nice guy, not only passionate about his job and good at what he did. He was definately a cops cop, and not scared of mucking in and getting his hands dirty with the rest of us.
GMP and Manchester were lucky to have him. I can only hope that our next Chief continues with the good work Mr Todd started.
As all the officers and staff of GMP unite together to mourn the loss of one of our own, I am sure they will all join me by sayin;
"R.I.P Boss, we hope that you are now at rest from whatever you had going on. We will continue the good work you started!"
xx
Diane Brown
March 12, 2008
Sir, You turned GMP around during your leadership and did so with all the qualities that are so rare these days. Manchester will be all the poorer for your passing. May you now be at peace and with heartfelt condolences to your family.
Member of GMP Police Staff - Oldham DHQ
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Helen Ward
March 12, 2008
I had the absolute privilege of working with Mike at the Met. He was a fantastic person and I am absolutely devastated at the news. My love and prayers go out to his family at this tragic time.
March 12, 2008
A great loss to GMP.
Sir, rest in peace.
Special Constable (F divison)
SC 576 Adnan Ali
March 12, 2008
RIP Boss.
You were a great leader and will be sadly missed by all your staff here at GMP. My sincerest condolences go out to your family and friends especially at this time. Having met you at Sedgley Park you were only but too concerned about what I had to say. I can not thank you enough.
On behalf of the Special Constabulary I salute you. A sad time for GMP and the people of Greater Manchester.
RIP Sir.
PC Ashley
March 12, 2008
Sir,
Massive loss not just to Manchester but to all of us serving Police Officers in the UK.
I hope your legacy lives on.
My thoughts are with your family.
Rest In Peace
Raymond O'Neill
March 12, 2008
I am so sorry for this loss to the two families of Mike Todd, his personal family and the GMP family, He did fantastic work for the citizens of greater Manchester and although I live in the USA Iam an old family member of the Manchester City Police and kept in touch all the time. My greatest condolences.
Lynne Brosnan
March 12, 2008
What a sad loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Mike's family at this time. May he rest in peace
Cllr Maryam Khan
March 12, 2008
It is a shock to learn that Michael Todd who dedicated so much time and effort into tackling crime and making the streets safer has died. He will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Rob
March 12, 2008
Sir, you will be dearly missed by the officers you led and the people you served. Rest in peace, it has been an honour to work under you,
Julie Bannister-Green
March 12, 2008
What a sad, sad loss of a brilliant man. I have read tributes to Michael on many different websites now and it's clear what a well respected, brave and loved man he was. I hope his family are given the space and respect they deserve. Rest in peace Mike.
SPC MH
March 12, 2008
RIP Mr Todd, a true inspiration. Our thoughts are with your friends and family. God Bless.
Member of GMP support staff
March 12, 2008
You turned GMP around during your leadership and did so with all the qualities that are so rare these days. Manchester will be all the poorer for your passing. May you now be at peace and with heartfelt condolences to your family.
Dominic Wood
March 12, 2008
My condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. Micheal Todd made an impact on my life and career and I am deeply shocked and saddened by his passing. From the other side of the world, already former GMP officers are united in their grief and obvious admiration for a great Chief Constable. He demonstrated true leadership and inspired the men and women of GMP, through his visibility and personality. A remarkable man, who will be sadly missed by the community at large and all who worked for and with him.
SC K Division GMP
March 12, 2008
Sir, you were respected and liked by all. Thank you for the time you gave to the Special Constab of GMP, you made us feel a valuable asset to the force. You gave us the time of day whenever we crossed paths.
Rest in peace.
D Cross
March 12, 2008
One of the best leaders this force has had. An inspirational and proactive Chief Constable highly regarded within the GMP. He will be sadly missed. Rest In Peace.
helen B
March 12, 2008
A very sad day for Manchester. May he rest in peace.
Serving Bobby
March 12, 2008
One of a dying breed who had time for the front line officers.
A sad day for GMP.
Sympathy to the family.
RIP Boss
Paul
March 12, 2008
Deepest condolences to the family of this great man, Manchester has benefitted greatly from Michael Todd's service to the county and communities GMP serve on a daily basis.
It is an extremely sad day for Manchester, although I have never met Michael, I believe he was (and will remain) highly respected by 'Rank and File' Police officers throughout the country, as he was not deterred from representing his colleagues, or the needs of the community he served.
My thoughts are also with Chief Constable Todd's friends and colleagues at GMP, keep up the fantastic work you are all involved in and the legacy of Michael Todd - R.I.P.
sarah
March 12, 2008
A loss to Manchester and its people, he was always out and about showing the public he was there, and supporting his officers. He will be missed greatly. Deepest sympathy to those closest to him.
Special Constable
March 12, 2008
I met Michael twice whilst at Sedgley Park and on both occasions he came across as a really decent, genuinely lovely man.
A true gentleman.
I feel very lucky and proud to have served under his leadership in GMP.
Definitely a 'coppers copper' in every sense of the word, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
My heart goes out to his family and friends as this tragic time.
May he now rest in peace
x
Julia serving gmp police staff
March 12, 2008
I met the Chief once, when he presented me with my Police Long Service cert. It was the proudest day of my life. What an inspirational man. We have lost our strength our guide and our mentor.
serving pc gmp
March 12, 2008
Rest in peace sir, a very sad loss.
Jean Flundra
March 12, 2008
A very sad day for Manchester and the best Police Force. My condolences to his family. From a former civilian employee.
Kerry NK Theatre Arts
March 12, 2008
Michael was an inspiration to and supporter of our theatre company when we, together with police officers, toured Greater Manchester Schools with a TIE production, aimed at reducing car crime in young people. He will be greatly missed as a solid example of strong leadership with considerable understanding of today’s society. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and colleagues at this sad time.
Lisa
March 12, 2008
A sad loss. He was a really nice, approachable man.
R.I.P. Sir.
Marc Wilson
March 12, 2008
My condolances to the family of Mr M Tood.
I met this gentleman last year and he was a real gent, it is a tradgity to lose a nice person, but only the good die young. R I P
GMP - student officer
March 12, 2008
A true leader, a great man
It was an honour to have met you
R.I.P
Suzanne Saglam
March 12, 2008
I last spoke to Mike Todd two weeks ago at a conference where we were laughing and joking together. He was a charming man and a true gentleman and I will always remember him in this way.
PCSO
March 12, 2008
Thoughts to Michael's family at this time. A great loss to GMP and Country.
Terry GMP Officer
March 12, 2008
A fine boss who led from the front. you will be sadley missed.
R.I.P boss.
S S S
March 12, 2008
Thank You MT - I consider myself blessed to have known you, respected you and shared so much of the wonderful human being that was you. May God bless your lovely family at this very sad time. Thank you so much for the memories, new and old. I am certain you will Find the peace you so deserve, in the safe strong arms of angels. xx
Glyn Serving Officer
March 12, 2008
A sad loss for GMP- met him a couple of times and he was a genuine down to earth man. He lead by example and was very well respected.
Ex-Special
March 12, 2008
Michael Todd was the type of Chief Constable Manchester deserved and needed. He showed a magnificent commitment to the rank and file officers not seen since the days of Jim Anderton. God bless you.
Serving PC
March 12, 2008
Rest In Peace Boss, you will be sadly missed, i am honoured to have met such a down to earth man did'nt just stick to his office but came out and actually met his on the street bobbies and took time to get to know them.
Condolences to your family.
March 12, 2008
R.I.P Sir, my thoughts now go to your family.
Sonia Manborde
March 12, 2008
I was really deeply saddened to hear the news about Chief Constable Todd.
Mr Todd has done wonders to the Manchester Police Force since being appointed Chief Constable of Manchester. This was evident to see especailly with the gun crime.
His works could be seen on our streets and read about especially in Moss Side. I was a greater supporter of his works.
He will be sadly missed and I just wonder if anyone else is capable of Policing Manchester like he did.
Steven Broomhead
March 12, 2008
I am greatly saddened by this unexpected and sudden loss of an inspirational leader who has been working closely with the NWDA on the impact of crime to economic growth. The region has lost a gentleman and an ambassador. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
Karen McC
March 12, 2008
THANK YOU for all that you did for Greater Manchester and its community. Sincere condolences to your family, friends and colleagues. May you Rest in Peace.
Bejjy Maloret
March 12, 2008
Michael presented as a thoroughly honest and decent man and his early death is a tragedy. My deepest condolences go to Michael's family, friends and colleagues.
S smith
March 12, 2008
I hope your great work for victims and witnesses of crime in Manchester will be remembered. I know you also had a huge respect from all the officers in
GMP. Thank you Mr Todd and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Claire
March 12, 2008
Met Mr Todd a few times, always had the time to talk to you. Great leader, thanks boss.
SC GMP
March 12, 2008
Rest in Peace Sir...
Alan Edon
March 12, 2008
A very sad day for Manchester
A man with a mission that was working. My prayers go to his family. He will be missed
G Tucker
March 12, 2008
very sad news, for the family or Michael Todd, the officers who were honoured to work alongside him and The whole of Greater Manchester. R.I.P
Annie
March 12, 2008
I didn't know him, but he seemed like a great cop and a great man. I admired him immensely. May he rest in peace and my condolences to his family.
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