Notification of the death of a retired Police Officer
Alan George Ping
It is with sadness that we have to inform you of the death of Alan George Ping, aged 83 years, a retired Police Officer. Alan died on Friday 18 December 2020. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time.
There are restrictions on the number of mourners attending the funeral please place your comments below.
Alan joined the City Force in 1957 and began his service at Central. He later transferred to the Traffic Department where he patrolled in cars and motor cycles. He also was part of the Motorway Section. On promotion to Sergeant he he went to Central and Canning Circus from where he retired in 1988.
Alan’s funeral will take place on Thursday 14th January at 13.30 at Bramcote Crematorium. Due to the latest restrictions the family have asked that only the nearest relations to Alan attend.
NottsNarpo 
Very sad news RIP Alan
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Sad News. Didn’t know you well Alan, but you were a perfect gentleman. Rest In Peace.
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What a pity,Alan was always a true gentleman, colleague & friend. RIP Alan & condolences to the family.
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Worked with Alan on Traffic at Nottm and the M1. Im sure he was a Sgt. on Traffic. Always a nice bloke. RIP.
Paul Martin (DB)
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Always made me smile when a message would come over the radio ” Can you ring Sgt Ping at the Wing'”. RIP
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I worked with Alan on City Division and knew him well. I considered him a friend. I photographed his daughters’ weddings. I last met him last year at the Hole in the Wall pub at Underwood. You could not wish to meet a nicer guy. It was an honour to know you Alan RIP my friend.
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One of life’s true gents and a fine police officer.
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A pleasure to work with you Alan. Always an absolute gentleman.
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Barrie Walklate.
Knew Allan from the City days. A good traffic cop and one of the nicest blokes you could meet.RIP Allan.
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Worked with Alan on Traffic at Nottingham when I was a young un, the kind of bloke that made a lasting impression on me. A true gent and thoroughly decent chap who was a great role model to me. Condolences to family and friends.
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Will always be remembered as one of life’s true gentlemen. RIP Alan
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Three men joined the City Force at roughly the same time
Alan PING. Roy BANG. John BUST
You couldn’t make it up !
My thoughts are with Alan’s family at this very sad time. A thorough gentleman
Kindest regards from Alan Chalk
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Alan “Showed me round” on Traffic in 1969 It wasn’t really my fault when the Police dog bit him. Was fortunate to meet him again by coincidence with his wife on a trip to New Zealand. Always a gentleman. Sad news.
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I only knew Alan briefly when I transferred to TD(N) in 1987 when he was the Station Sergeant. He was so welcoming and kind, something that I obviously remember to this day. R.I.P. Alan.
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9.50pm, 2nd December, 1962. Paraded for my first ever shift with 15/16 others at the Guildhall, one of whom was Alan. Was fortunate enough to be with him for the week and was made to feel part of the section immediately. Remained friends since then our paths crossing at various times and meeting occasionally in Beeston since we retired. A true gent, great Policeman and a privilege to have known him
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Alan ‘Showed me round’ on Traffic in 1969. It wasn’t my fault the Police dog bit his leg when we were making an arrest. Also met him again with his wife on a trip to New Zealand. Good times. So saddened to hear the news.
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I had the privilege of working with Alan as a sergeant at the motorway in 1986/7. As has been mentioned by everyone he was a true gentleman and great to work alongside. When the Motorway Section did a sponsored ride to Paris, Alan and I were the support crew and there is a photograph of us in uniform in Paris with the riders at the rides conclusion. Happy memories.
Condolences to the family.
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RIP Alan. My Sgt at Canning Circus . Nice man.
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Had the pleasure of serving with Alan when he was the Motorway Sergeant and I was seconded there for 6 months, always kind and courteous, and very knowledgeable, used to make me smile when on giving his name of the ‘phone, always said the same thing, “Sgt Ping, that’s P for Peter, I, N, G.” Rest in Peace Alan.
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Worked with Alan in the City motorbikes (Road Traffic and Accident Prevention Department- was a mouthful). Pleasure to work with. Lived close to his sister. Saw him at City Police reunions and always had a chat. Will miss those chats
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I remember Alan very well when he worked alongside my husband Jim on the Traffic Department riding motor cycles and driving cars. He was always very pleasant and friendly. My sincere condolences to his family R I P Alan.
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A fellow officer from the early days in Central in the late 50s. I send my condolences to the family.
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Alan was a good man and a good friend when we worked together at CPS. He was always willing to get involved and assist in any way he could. His decisions were always well founded. I have many happy memories of time spent with him. My thoughts and prayers go out to Peter and of course his entire family.
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I worked with Alan on City Traffic Dept. in1960s. Always a gent and well liked by all. Last time I saw him was a the last City reunion and glad I was able to have a long chat with him then. Condolences to all his family. RIP Brian Rose
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Fond memories of a true gent .
Alan was my Sgt on the Motorway for many years.
An old School Copper’s Copper.
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My first ever Sergeant at Canning Circus in 1978. I was a teenager and he taught me how to respect my career, his advice stayed with me throughout my 30 year service. Thank you Alan, much respect to a true gentleman. RIP Cath Vincent.
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