14 Facts About Ron Hogg

Adam Ronald Hogg was a British politician and police officer.

Ron Hogg was the Durham Police and Crime Commissioner, elected for the Labour Party.

Ron Hogg was the first person to hold the post and was elected on 15 November 2012 and re-elected on 6 May 2016.

Ron Hogg began his service with Northumbria Police, working the East End of Newcastle between 1978 and 1981.

Ron Hogg then transferred to Northamptonshire Police, where he served until 1992 and progressed to the rank of Chief Inspector.

Ron Hogg's career concluded in 2008, when he retired having served five years as Deputy Chief Constable with Cleveland Police.

Ron Hogg served as Branch President for 18 months during this period.

Ron Hogg was one of 13 Labour Party commissioners elected in the inaugural elections.

Ron Hogg suggested that heroin should be provided by the state to addicts, therefore reducing associated crime.

Ron Hogg was posthumously appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2020 New Year Honours for charitable and political services.

Ron Hogg was born in Bridge of Allan, Stirlingshire and lived in Chester le Street up to his death.

Ron Hogg was a school teacher at Kingswood School, which became a Comprehensive school in 1969, from about 1973 to 1978.

Ron Hogg studied Politics at the University of York between 1970 and 1973, and captained the 1st XV rugby team in his final year.

Ron Hogg was an avid Heart of Midlothian FC and Newcastle United FC fan, and enjoyed attending Murrayfield to support the Scotland national rugby union team.