Richie originally lived in Brightlingsea he went through his schooling in this North East Essex Town. At the conclusion of his schooling he became an apprentice at Woods in Colchester. He continued his education at Colchester Institute.
Richie wanted to pursue a career with the RAF, but was unsuccessful in the officer selection process. His feed back recommended certain aspects of improvement including working in a uniform role as part of a team. Richie joined 2623 Squadron at RAF Honnington 2623 Squadron as a reservist. He was encouraged by Lee Newton and Steve Hutley to Join the Police.
Richie was on the last course held at Ashford PTC in Kent and wore blue shirts. The white shirts were issued mid course.
At the conclusion of the training Richie was posted to Colchester and following his probation he worked at St Anne's AKA White City as part of the Community Policing Team. White City has significant Social deprivation and was 13th worse ward in the country.
Richie was deployed to a "Hit and Run" where the victim subsequently died. Enquiries established that the person died as a result of an assault. This incident triggered a period of sickness and when he returned to work he went to work on the rural team at Copford. It was during his time at Copford he Identified that he had anxiety and depression – He received support from Essex Police and Flint House. (Police rehabilitation centre)
Ritchie decided the he needed to move from Policing and initially went into sales. However, after much consideration he chose a path of social care, He has supported mental health patients, dementia care and worked with domestic abuse perpetrators. He advocates the use of Clare's Law.
Covid meant that he had to diversify and he is now a gardener and Handy man, but with a difference. He is dementia friendly, and as well as being a handy man he also maintains a watching eye over his clients and liaises with family members if there is any issue.
Ritchie has his demons discusses his battle with alcohol and how he has been sober for 6 years. Ritchie is now a practising Buddhist and vegan. He explains his way of life and how it has made him a more balanced person.
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