Wells officer’s final patrol becomes family affair
By Laura Linham 1st Jul 2026
A Wells police officer has marked his final tour of duty alongside his son before retiring after 25 years of service.
PC Darren Pearson was joined on patrol in Wells by his son, who is also PC Pearson, in what Mendip Neighbourhood Policing described as a "very special father and son team" moment.
The force said the patrol marked the end of one chapter and the continuation of another, with PC Darren Pearson hanging up his uniform after serving local communities for more than two decades.
In a post shared by Mendip Neighbourhood Policing, his son said: "I'm PC Pearson and so is he.
"Today we're proud to see a very special father and son team out on patrol together in Wells."
Mendip Neighbourhood Policing said PC Darren Pearson had made a "real difference" across the area during his 25 years of service.
The post added: "As one chapter comes to a close, another continues — with Dad hanging up his uniform tomorrow after 25 years of dedicated service to our communities, and his son carrying on the family tradition.
"Today marks the final tour of duty for PC Darren Pearson who has made a real difference across the area. Having his son alongside him on patrol makes the day all the more meaningful."
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The patrol gave the family a public send-off in Wells, with PC Pearson senior retiring after a career spent serving communities across the area.
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