At the time it caused quite a stir – the first ever all-female intake of new police officers in Cambridgeshire. Last week most of that cohort were brought back together again as they were presented with their 20-year long service medals at a ceremony at Hinchingbrooke House, in Huntingdon (see… Some have remained PCs while others have become detectives and moved up in the ranks to sergeant and inspector....
PCC Matt Storey selected Victoria, who is currently Deputy Chief Constable of Cleveland Police, following a recruitment and assessment process over the 4th and 5th June. Subject to confirmation by Cleveland’s Police and Crime Panel, Victoria will replace Mark Webster in July, following his decision to retire from policing after… The current DCC has been selected by PCC Matt Storey with advice from a panel which included the head of the College of Policing and an HMIC. ...
Cambridgeshire Constabulary has confirmed that Chief Constable Nick Dean’s contract has come to an end and he will be leaving the force in September. He was appointed as the Chief Constable in September 2018. In June 2023 he reconsidered his decision to retire and extended his contract having announced earlier… The chief constable extended his career in 2023 after changing his mind about retiring. ...
Assistant Commissioner Taylor, who has been temporarily occupying the post of Assistant Commissioner for Professionalism, has been permanently appointed as Assistant Commissioner for Specialist Operations. Assistant Commissioner Williams has been serving temporarily as the Assistant Commissioner for Trust and Legitimacy. She has been permanently appointed as Assistant Commissioner for Professionalism.… The two officers will head up the Specialist Operations and Professionalism Directorates after serving in temporary roles. ...
Assistant Commissioner Jukes is currently acting in the role since the retirement of Dame Lynne Owens earlier this month. He will now formally step into the substantive role of Deputy Commissioner on Monday, 26 May. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said: “He is an exceptional leader with a wealth of experience… AC Jukes who is head of National Counter Terrorism Policing, has been acting deputy since Dame Lynne Owens retirement....
When Supt Crossley’s son’s football team needed an official, fellow parents immediately turned to him: “Gareth, you can do that. You’re a copper.” It was in this simple moment that the deeper public expectations of what a police officer and staff could do were properly laid bare for the officer… The Code of Ethics is designed to ensure the core values and standards of behaviour expected of all members of the policing profession in England and Wales are maintained. Here, West Yorkshire Police's Superintendent Gareth Crossley, shares how these values extend beyond the uniform and help influence everyday life. ...
Rob Carden has been confirmed as Merseyside Police Chief Constable, two weeks after PCC Emily Spurrell backed his candidacy for the post. CC Carden, who is currently Chief Constable at Cumbria Constabulary and who has more than 30 years policing experience, was her preferred choice to take over the top… The PCC's preferred candidate was approved by the region's Police and Crime Panel....
“My professional life in Italy was solid,” T/DC Pedone said. “Policing there is a job for life, especially once you reach my level. But over time, my family started relocating to Bedford, joining one of the oldest and largest Italian communities in England.” It was a big jump for T/DC… When Trainee Detective Constable Cristian Pedone saw his family leave his native Italy and move to Bedford, he was unsure if he could continue his career in law enforcement. But speaking to Police Oracle, the officer explains how he has made a new life for himself while continuing his love affair with policing....
British Transport Police have launched the application process for their first part-time roles within the force. Currently they are offering part-time roles at four locations in London; Kings Cross, Victoria, Finsbury Park and Albany House. There will be a requirement to work a minimum of 20 hours across a normal… The force has launched their first part-time officer roles. ...
West Midlands Police has welcome a new Assistant Chief Constable who is set to lead on their crime portfolio. ACC Jen Mattinson has 22 years' service and started her career with West Mercia Police in 2001, before transferring to Staffordshire Police on promotion to Superintendent in March 2018. While in Staffordshire,… ACC Jen Mattinson started in her new role at the beginning of this week. ...