Ministry of Defence Police's new chief constable confirmed

Kier Pritchard's appointment to the post was confirmed by Lucy Bogue, Director SJC GUARDIAN after an open selection process.

Mr Pritchard joined the Ministry of Defence Police (MPD) in September 2023 as Deputy Chief Constable, after working with Wiltshire Police, and in September 2025 he stepped into the role of Interim Chief Constable.

He has already made a significant impact, emphasising the critical importance of the MDP amid an increasingly unpredictable global landscape and is committed to ensuring the force is recognised as the vital national asset it truly is.

With the force continuing its programme of modernisation and improvement, it is vital to maintain continuity of force command and leadership and therefore several temporary promotions have been granted, until substantive selection processes are finalised: Assistant Chief Constable Simon Dobinson has stepped up to Interim Deputy Chief Constable, and Chief Superintendent Sarah Johnson has stepped up to Interim Assistant Chief Constable.

They will continue to support CC Pritchard and the MDP in the collective mission to protect the nation’s defences and national infrastructure, the MDP confirmed.

Ms Bogue said: “I am delighted that Kier has been appointed to the position of Chief Constable. Kier is well placed to lead the Force, who provide unique specialist policing, and support Defence to mitigate the complex and evolving threats that we, and the UK face. I look forward to working with him as Chief Constable.”

Mr Pritchard added: “I am incredibly honoured to step into the role of Chief Constable. We are operating at a time of heightened global tension, from hostile acts and insider threats to protestor incursions and community unrest.

“The spotlight is on us. I have every confidence that MDP will continue to rise to these challenges with professionalism, courage, and unity. I look forward to working with, and leading, our dedicated officers and civilian colleagues through this vital next chapter, where together we will further modernise our force to protect Defence.”