Preferred Dyfed-Powys chief constable candidate announced

The decision comes after a three-day interview process taking place at the force’s headquarters. DCC Charles joined Dyfed-Powys Police in 2004. During his career, he has held various roles across CID and uniformed policing in all four counties, advancing through different ranks. In 2022, he completed the Senior Police National… Following former Chief Constable Richard Lewis’ resignation earlier in 2025, DCC Ifan Charles has been acting up as Temporary Chief Constable....

New DCC for Humberside Police

Following a competitive selection process, former Assistant Chief Constable Sarah Baker has been appointed and now taken up her position as Deputy Chief Constable (DCC) for Humberside Police. DCC Baker joined the force in December last year from the National Police Air Service, where she was on secondment from her… West Yorkshire officer who joined Humberside as an ACC last year gets promoted. ...

New Deputy Chief Constable for West Yorkshire

The decision to appoint DCC Khan, who previously operated as an Assistant Chief Constable within WYP, was confirmed by Chief Constable John Robins after a national selection and interview process. The incoming DCC replaces Catherine Hankinson, who recently retired. DCC Khan joined WYP as a Constable in 2000, beginning his… Osman Khan KPM has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police (WYP). ...

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....