My father, Andrew Veal, who has died aged 72, had careers in banking and prison rehabilitation, but his true passion was his voluntary work as a special constable in Suffolk (1978-2003). He achieved the rank of special inspector, became involved in the recruitment and retention of volunteers and also organised training days.
Born in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, Andrew was the only son of Kitty (nee Burbidge) and Ray Veal, a shipping manager. After the family moved to Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, he went to King Edward VI grammar school in the town.
