John Heath served as a Police Constable in Brighton from 1869 to 1894, but his story begins with his fascinating service in the US Navy, that he was so determined to serve in that even after being medically retired, he re-enlisted under a false name. Read about his story here.

Mary Constantine had a difficult life after losing her father during the First World War. Despite this she was determined to do well and rather than work in a factory during the Second World War she sought adventure and joined the Navy as a WREN, and then determined not to return to clerical work she joined Brighton Borough Police and within a short period of time became one of only two women sergeants in the Force. Read more about her story here.