Shock at sudden death of police chief

Police colleagues and members of the community were shocked today to hear about the sudden death of Chief Superintendent Sandy Padgett.

Mrs Padgett, who was district commander for West Somerset, died suddenly on Saturday, October 3. She was married with 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, Minehead, Bridgwater and Burnham.

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

Read more about her life and work and leave a message of condolence at her Lasting Tribute page.