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There were certain advantages to the Chief Constable having an office at Mildenheath Police Station. Whilst Jack’s immediate superiors were stationed up at Milton House, he could quite happily go straight above their heads to the Chief Constable when seeking guidance on operational matters.
It wasn’t something his superiors were happy with, but in many ways it was easier than trying to argue the toss with Jack Culverhouse. They knew that if they refused permission for something he’d go and do it anyway, so at least this way he was Hawes’s problem and not theirs. Mildenheath was, to all intents and purposes, completely ignored by the rest of the county’s police service.
Far from being offended, Jack was actually quite pleased about this. It meant he could get on with his job in peace
