New Deputy Chief Constable selected in North Wales

DCC Nigel Harrison has worked in all policing areas across North Wales Police, the force said.

Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman has appointed a new Deputy Chief Constable for North Wales. 

DCC Nigel Harrison joined the force as a special constable in 1995 before becoming an officer in 1997. 

He has experience as a Firearms, Public Order and Civil Contingencies Commander and in 2020 undertook the role as coordination Gold for the Police COVID response across Wales, along with leading the regional preparedness to the EU Exit.

He's also held the national role of Assistant Chief Constable overseeing collaborations across Wales