Characters - Super Mac

Chief Superintendent Mackintosh has served Fenchurch East as man and boy. He graduated from Hendon and was posted here the summer that Bobby Moore lifted the World cup. Woodentop, beat copper, Detective, Inspector and finally the man they know as "Super Mac". In 16 years, Mac has never lost one ounce of his passion for the force. In fact he's only seen it grow. And the secret of his success? Adaptability.

Mac knew instinctively that the contemporary copper is also the copper of tomorrow. Always reading the public mood and altering accordingly. In the 60's, he was a community officer - ready to listen and as keen to help find that missing puppy as he was to nab that crafty house-breaker. In the 70's he was a tough man. A no-nonsense street-brawler, ready to kick down doors and crack heads to get results. It may not have been pretty but it was necessary. But the 80's have seen a breakdown in public confidence. The Brixton riots were seen by many as our brave boys tackling the violent Mob. But for a disgruntled minority it was a chance to fan the flames of discontent and call for reformation. Mac has not resisted.

He accepts that from time to time reform is healthy. And he welcomes greater transparency. "Only when the public can see our inner workings will they appreciate the job we have to do." And so Chief Super Mac now works closely alongside the local and national press as well as civilian lobbies and maintains a regular communication with the office of Chief Commissioner Newman at Scotland Yard, all in the interests of a modern, evolving, whiter-than-white Metropolitan Police.

This may mean strong handling of the likes of Gene Hunt and his old-school CID but Mackintosh is certain he can win hearts and minds. A charismatic, intelligent and genuinely attractive man, Chief Super Mackintosh has earned the respect and loyalty of the entire division through his 16 years of dedicated service.

Report compiled by Chief Superintendent Mackintosh.