Johnny Elford (6 Sep 1956 - 10 Jan 2025)

Johnny was a good friend and colleague from 1979 when I joined 'B relief' at Kensington. Always willing to help and guide he was the epitome of a 'good cop' who always had time to help others. Despite his own struggles with health he always seemed cheerful and wanting to make the most of his lot.
I looked forward to our more recent regular lunch meetings with Chris Crowley to mull over the good old days and hope he did too. Farewell my old friend, I'm sure you'll be sorely missed by many as you will by me. RIP

I first met Johnny in 1980 when we served together at Kensington. I have known and kept in touch with him ever since, although since I have lived in Scotland for the past 20 odd years we didn't get to meet much. He was always an absolute gentleman and an inspiration to his colleagues.Although he endured many years of health issues, he was uncomplaining and kept his privations mainly to himself. My sincere condolences to Jill and the rest of his family. RIP

I think I met Johnny for the first time in 2002 or 03 at a conference in Newcastle. We met several times over the years. Johnny also came to Norway to spend a few days at our Office in Oslo 2011. I like to think we forged a friendship over the years and we stayed in touch both jobwise and private. I think Johnny as a true British gentleman. It has indeed been a privilige to have known him. Rest in peace, Johnny

Johnny was not only a true gent but also a legend in an area of policing he was truly proud of and helped to build from its early days. I worked alongside and with Johnny from his days in the Met and for 15years plus on and off in National law enforcement. I have many memories of Johnny not only his immaculate dress sense , love of red wine and the gooners. I once even forced him out of Highbury (at the time) with a good friend of ours from the US Marshals to Upton Park to watch West Ham v Tottenham for which he was obviously a hammer for one day. We will all miss your kindness, knowledge, humour and good nature. Rest in peace my friend. Paul x

I had the great pleasure and experience of knowing Johnny for almost 20 years through work and also as a friend. A true gentleman throughout who always found time for you.
I’ll miss the sharing of those glorious red wines you had the knack of ordering
RIP Chief Gooner

I have had the pleasure of knowing Johnny since 2002. A kind no nonsense type of guy who was just a pleasure to know. I was fortunate to be seconded from Cleveland Police to the NCA for 3 years from 2013 -2016.he was a sure and steadfast colleague, totally reliable and professional in every thing he did. It's been an honour and privilege to have known him. RIP big guy and my love and condolences go to his family. X