Another Guard Quits (Press, 30 July 1982)
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Summary: Another Guard Quits (Press, 30 July 1982)
On 30 July 1982, the "Sun" newspaper reported the resignation of a second senior British police officer following the revelation of a homosexual affair. Inspector Robert Berry, aged 39 and part of the elite Diplomatic Protection Group responsible for guarding VIPs and diplomats, resigned after his gay relationship was disclosed to Scotland Yard. This incident occurred less than two weeks after another scandal involving Commander Michael Trestrail, a bodyguard for the Queen. The affair involving Inspector Berry came to light after immigration officials discovered love letters between him and his partner during a search at London's Heathrow Airport. This information was subsequently relayed to Scotland Yard, prompting a swift response. The "Sun" cited a spokesperson from Scotland Yard, confirming that Inspector Berry had offered his resignation, which was accepted. With 20 years of police service to his name, Inspector Berry's resignation highlights the challenges faced by individuals in law enforcement regarding personal disclosures and societal attitudes at the time, particularly in the context of the police's vetting process for its officers.
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