Shock at death of police chief

Police colleagues and members of the community were shocked today by news of the sudden death of popular Chief Superintendent Sandy Padgett.

Mrs Padgett was the district commander for West Somerset. She died suddenly on Saturday, October 3, and leaves behind a husband and two children.

Chief Constable Colin Port paid tribute saying: “This tragic loss has come as a great shock to everybody and our deepest sympathies go to her husband and children.

“Sandy will be greatly missed by all of those who knew and worked with her. She was an exceptional police officer who was extremely well respected by all those fortunate enough to work with her.” 

When she was awarded the title of Chief Superintendent, she became one of Somerset’s highest-ranking women in the police force as the district commander of Taunton, Wellington, Minehad, Bridgwater and Burnham.

Chief Superintendent Padgett was born in Bristol and lived in Somerset for a decade.

You can read more about her life and work at her Lasting Tribute page where you can also add your condolences and memories.