Notification of the death of a retired Police Officer
Iain McKinlay
It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Iain McKinlay, a retired Police Officer.. Iain died on Friday 15 May 2020. His collar number was 1191.
Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.
Iain joined the Nottinghamshire Police in 1993 and Retired in 2011, he served at Clifton before transferring to patrol the East Midlands Airport. On retirement he continued to work at EMA joined the Border Force
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NottsNarpo 
I joined with Iain in 1993, I was at Epperstone and Ryton with him , from day one he was always very caring and a really lovely gentleman , he had a great sense of humour with a mature head on his shoulders.Very sad news. God rest in peace Iain they don’t make them like you anymore .
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Worked with Ian for a short while at Clifton before I moved out to East Leake. The picture is how I remember him. Always laughing with a smile on his face and a dry sense of humour.
RIP Ian
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Worked with Iain on Licensing at Central around 2006,he was definitely one of the good guys.
NB It was after this that he went to work at East Midlands Airport.
RIP Iain.
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Knew Iain from his Clifton days. What a gentleman. Always helpful, always smiling, nothing was ever too much trouble for him. A sad loss, taken too soon.
RIP mate.
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Did not know Iain at all, however, very big Family Nottinghamshire Police. Condolences to all the family. R.I.P. x
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Iain always had a smile and some times a joke for you. He had this ability to talk to anyone regardless of who they were. He is sadly missed.
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I remember Iain, a lovely fella and much better remember his dad Sgt 106 ‘Jock’ McKInlay, another lovely and well respected man. RIP
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Sorry hear of Ian’s passing, I met up with him when we worked at EMA as seasonal immigration officers in 2017. As we had shared history of working in the City and that both our fathers had served in the City Police at similar times led to frequent pleasant discussions regarding all things Policing.
Condolences to his family and kind regards Ian Allsopp
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Great memories working with Iain for 5 years at EMA. Great posting working along side Derbyshire and Leics officers. Will be Sadly missed. Been tough for him during the last 12 months. RIP mate.
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Iain, You were a gentleman who loved a good laugh. On this occasion the photo really does do you justice. Shocked by this sad news. R.I.P.
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Didn’t know Iain personally but had chatted with him over the internet as I worked with his father. Struck me as being a very nice chap.
My condolences
Bob Rosamond
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So sad to hear about Iain. I didn’t work closely with him but I will always remember him with a smile on his face.
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I joined with Iain and he made training a pleasure with his easy attitude and quick wit, sad to hear of his passing.
Condolences
Phil S
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I joined with Iain and he made training a pleasure with relaxed attitude and easy wit, sad to hear of his passing.
Condolences
Phil S.
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Worked with iain at clifton over a couple of years in the 90s always a professional with a great sense of humour. Condolences to Iain’s family rest in peace.
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I worked with Iain in the nineties at Clifton, although not on the same section, it was a pleasure to know and work with Iain R.I.P
Jaz Singh
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I worked with Iain at Clifton and this is a bit of a shock. I remember him as a warm and giving person. Always game for a laugh ……took the p#@s but didn’t mind it being from him. Lovely person. Sure he will be missed by more than family. So sad.
Karl ex 1323.
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Hi
I worked with Iain at Clifton when he joined. He was a lovely guy with a great sense of humour. I remember we used to call him Tain McMincey because that’s what the CPS solicitor on a job of his kept calling him. We had a cracking shift then and I’m sure we’ll all miss you Iain.
My heartfelt condolences to your family
Pete Sanderson.
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Worked with Ian in late 80s at Clifton, such a nice geniue bloke, so sad to here of his death.
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So sad to here of Ian’s passing. Worked with him at Clifton in the 80’s, such a nice genuine bloke,.
Kind regards
Duncan Collings
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I joined with Iain back in 1993. Did our courses together at Epperstone and Ryton , he was a true gentleman always had a smile on his face never had a bad word to say about anyone. God bless and Rest in peace , they don’t make them like you anymore.
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I remember Iain as a true gentleman with a tremendous sense of humour, always laughing. Brightened any room with his presence.
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Worked with Iain on Licensing at Central,he was definitely one of the good guys.
R.I.P Iain
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So sad to hear of this. He was a lovely person and a true gentleman.
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I remember Iain with great fondness. A lovely lad with a great sense of humour. He was perfectly suited to being a copper and did the job as well as anyone I can think of. He’ll be sadly missed I know by his family first and foremost but his friends and colleagues too.
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I thought I did this yesterday but the comments do not seem to appear. I worked with Iain at Clifton and recall him as a humorous person who take take the ‘mike’ out of you but didn’t mind it being taken from him. This news was a bit of a shock and I can only offer my sympathies to his family, there are no words that adequately cater for this situation. I remember him and his previous job where socks were important. I’m sure his loss will be felt much further than just family.
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Really shocked to read the news about Iain. He was always a gentleman and always liked to have a good laugh. A real character who will be sadly missed by his Family, friends and colleagues. My thoughts and sympathy are with his family. John O’Brien
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I worked with Iain in the late 90’s when I was a Control Operator on his shift. He was such a lovely man, he used to make me cry with laughter and it was even funnier when he started laughing too as it was such a loud boom!
We used to call him Tain McMincey after a badly addressed letter to him and for some reason that I can’t remember he used to call me Perry.
I was incredibly fond of him and when I heard he was poorly late last year had arranged to visit the Silver Fox with an old shift mate when he felt well enough after his latest treatment, sadly it was not to be.
I will never forget Iain and I send my heartfelt condolences to his family who he used to talk so much about, my thoughts are with you all X
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New Iain from his Clifton days. Always the gentleman, always has a smile on his face. Nothing was ever too much trouble for him. Gone too soon. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Deepest condolences to his family. RIP mate.
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Met Iain when he first went to Clifton and we worked over at the Meadows. A man with a Great sense of humour and an infectious laugh. This has come as a bit of a shock. Always looked out for him when we travelled via East Midlands Airport after he finished with the police. Rest in peace fellow. Mick and Cheryl Spencer
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Iain, what can I say? You are missed already. Great bloke, great Cop & great friend, enjoyed working with you, and being able to continue that at EMA, when you took over from me with the CAA. It was always a lovely time spent ‘pre flight’ if you happened to be at EMA, and we could fill in a few surveys together. RIP mate. Tris Robinson
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I don’t know why Iain passed away but I do know it was too soon and many people will be affected by him leaving us. I can still hear his voice resonating around the old Clifton Nick. He was unique, distinctive, passionate and cared for those he served and those he worked with. We are all diminished by him passing but there’s a warm feeling just to remember him.
Smile and remember……
Andy Charlton
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Truly heartbroken at the loss of such a true and loyal friend of so many years. Too many stories to tell. You made me laugh so much over the years and cry too much in the last two months. Miss you mate, and will see you on the other side.
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I knew Iain for 50 years. Always a smile and great sense of humour. Will be sadly missed by all who had the pleasure of meeting him. Much sympathy to his family.
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Iain, what can I say? A great bloke, a great Cop, and more importantly a great friend. The photo does you justice! How I’ll remember you, both in the ‘Job’ and at EMA when I we saw you and assisted with many a survey. RIP Iain, love to your family. Tris & Sue Robinson
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I knew Iain when I worked at Clifton and Bridgford. He always had a great sense of humour and was a true gentleman. He will be missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and sympathy to his family.
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My condolences to his family. Saw him a few years ago and he was still the same gentleman that others have described. R.I.P
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I joined with Iain in Feb 1993. His laugh was infectious. He was definitely a glass half full person and very comfortable to be around. I really enjoyed his company at Ruston and Epperstone. Loved bumping into him periodically throughout my service. RIP Iain you were one of life’s good guys.
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A very genuine and sincere guy in the same mould as his Dad, “Jock” Sgt 106 ,who was my mentor back in 1967. Taken from us far to early. RIP fella.
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