Like father, like son – Isaac set to follow in Jon’s footsteps

8 August 2022

For more than two years now Jon Nott has been preparing for the Commonwealth Games.

And, as the West Midlands Police Federation lead for the Games, he has pretty much lived and breathed the event over the last month – so much so that he has hardly been at home.

So, when on Sunday a space opened up in terms of running the branch welfare van, which has been out and about offering support to members, Jon asked if his son Isaac (15) could help out, so he could combine some valuable family timing with his Federation duties.

Isaac Nott joins Chief Constable David Thompson and his Dad, Jon, at the Commonwealth Games.

Isaac, who wants to join the police as soon as he is able, jumped at the opportunity and saw first-hand not only what his Dad’s work involved but also how the policing operation is undertaken.

“The Commonwealth Games has been a family-friendly event,” says Jon, “So it seemed apt to see if Isaac could get involved. He had a great day and really got an insight into the work of the Federation and also the role of police officers at a large-scale event.

“As an added bonus, he met the Chief Constable who took time to have a chat and was also able to meet some of the mutual aid firearms officers.

“He is now looking forward to being able to apply to be a police officer when he can.”

Isaac Nott with some of the firearms officers at the Games.

The Commonwealth Games, which close this evening, have been the biggest policing operation in the history of the Force with tens of thousands of people descending on Birmingham.