New NPCC forensic portfolio lead as Home Office appoints first director of services

The NPCC has appointed Paul Gibson, Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police, as the new NPCC Forensic Portfolio Lead, the most senior forensic-related role in policing. Meanwhile the Home Office has named Amanda-Jane Balfour as its first Director of Forensic Services. Within the Home Office programme of police reform, she will… A number of new senior forensic science appointments include the Home Office's first Director of Forensic Services....

Cambridgeshire Constabulary's new chief constable confirmed

Following a statutory meeting of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Police and Crime Panel, Mr Preston’s recommendation for DCC Megicks to take the post was unanimously supported. He will replace Nick Dean, who is stepping down at the end of September. DCC Megicks, who lives in Huntingdonshire, said: “I started my career… Simon Megicks, Norfolk Constabulary's current Deputy Chief Constable, will begin his new post on September 29 after the Police and Crime Commissioner, Darryl Preston, appointed him as his preferred candidate....

New ACC appointed at Avon and Somerset

Rachel Shields is stepping into the role following the retirement of former ACC Will White earlier this year. She started her policing career with Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC)  in November 1999 as a response constable. The RUC transitioned to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) two years later, and… As a detective superintendent Rachel Shields was head of the force's CID for three years before being promoted to the executive team. ...

WMP in Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for second year running

West Midlands Police has made it into the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the country for the second year in a row alongside companies such as Amazon, BAE Systems, Lloyds Bank and Mitchells & Butlers. The force has more than 400 apprentices working across IT, Training, Accountancy, Legal Services, Forensics,… Last year the force achieved accreditation to deliver its own apprenticeship programmes in Force Contact and Business Administration....

Interview: Ex-ACC Thom McLoughlin on effective leadership and new roles to use skills 

Mr McLoughlin, RSMS’s Strategic Advisor, has widespread knowledge of policing and also worked as Humberside Police’s Head of Major Crime and Specialist Operations during a distinguished career.  Among his highlights include leading the major incident investigation in the Legacy Independent Funeral Directors scandal.  RSMS is currently recruiting for 13 positions on… Police Oracle caught up with Humberside Police’s former Assistant Chief Constable, Thom McLoughlin, to discuss why those leaving the service should think about using their skills in other areas, as Red Snapper Managed Services (RSMS) offers up a host of new roles based in Fareham and Bulford working in a Major Incident Room.    ...

BTP announce Stuart Cundy as new DCC

DAC Cundy will replace BTP’s former Deputy Chief Constable Alistair Sutherland, who retired from policing in April this year. The incoming DCC’s policing career began with the Metropolitan Police Service in 1994, where he served in both uniform and detective roles. In 2013, he became Assistant Chief Constable at Surrey… He most recently served as the Deputy Assistant Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police,and will be joining the British Transport Police (BTP) on October 27....

New chief for Hampshire installed after sudden retirement of Scott Chilton

Alexis Boon joins the force from the Metropolitan Police, where he was a DAC in charge of local policing, specialist crime and counter terrorism. The appointment follows the announcement in April that previous incumbent Scott Chilton was retiring with immediate effect and the IOPC announced that an ongoing investigation into… PCC says recruitment is a major priority and she has urged new chief to ensure the officers already funded are on the streets as quickly as possible....

NPAS announces new chief operating officer

Ch Supt Gaffney will also take on the role of NPAS Accountable Manager once approved by the Civil Aviation Authority. In the interim, NPAS Head of Business Services Glenn Shelley will take on the temporary position. Ch Supt Gaffney joins NPAS as a West Yorkshire Police officer, bringing with her… The National Police Air Service (NPAS) has announced Chief Superintendent Fiona Gaffney will be its new chief operating officer, after the retirement of Chief Superintendent Vicki White after 30 years of service....

Retiring NWP officer marks last day after more than four decades in policing

The officer began his career in 1984 as a police constable in Rhyl following his initial training. On his first solo shift as a probationer, he was patrolling along Rhyl promenade when he was made aware of a collision nearby. Steve was first on the scene after a stolen car… The retiring North Wales Police officer, Stephen John Williams, has marked his last working day after more than four decades in policing....

New cohort of communications operators join Hertfordshire Constabulary

They celebrated with friends and family at their graduation ceremony last Friday at police headquarters in Welwyn Garden City. To mark the completion of their training they were also presented with certificates. The recruits will be part of a team who respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, live chat and… Hertfordshire Constabulary formally welcomed nine new recruits to the Force Communications Room (FCR)....