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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Chief constable to step down after seven years
The chief constable for Cambridgeshire Police will step down from the position in September. Nick Dean has been in the role for seven years after he became head of the force in 2018. Mr Dean previously announced he would retire in 2023, but abandoned the plans when he "realised now is not the right time". The force confirmed the end of his contract and applications for the role remain open until the 11 June. Mr Dean joined Norfolk Constabulary in September 1992, serving in both uniform and criminal investigation roles. He has more than three decades of police service under his belt and became head of the Cambridgeshire force in September 2018. During 2023 he announced his plans to retire, but continued in the role following an extension to his contract. As chief constable he was accountable for the Cambridgeshire Constabulary and was responsible for command, leadership, response to crime and critical incidents. In June 2024, he was recognised in the King's Birthday Honours and was awarded a King's Policing Medal for distinguished service. A spokesperson from the Cambridgeshire force said: "I can confirm that Chief Constable Nick Dean's contract has come to an end and he will be leaving in September." The Cambridgeshire force is expected to grow between 2025 to 2026. This follows a £2m funding boost from the government to help recruitment. On visit to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, this year, Sir Keir Starmer said visible policing had fallen dramatically in recent years, with 90% of crime left unsolved. He announced £200m would be spent on hiring police in areas including Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Cambridgeshire and Somerset. Based on the funding allocation the Cambridgeshire force could increase by 30 police officers, seven police community support officers and 13 special constables. Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Chief constable announces retirement Chief constable abandons retirement plans Cambridgeshire Constabulary
BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Cleveland Police's deputy chief constable to take top job
A deputy chief constable is to step up into her force's top job, it has been Fuller has been named as the preferred candidate to replace Cleveland Police Chief Constable Mark Webster when he retires next Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Matt Storey said the selection followed a rigorous recruitment and assessment process ahead of a confirmation hearing to be held on 20 Webster became the force's seventh top officer in less than a decade when he was appointed in February 2022 and helped lift it out of special measures. The organisation covers areas including Hartlepool, Redcar, Stockton and Fuller began her policing career in the neighbouring Durham force in 1999 where she became its first female senior investigating was appointed Cleveland's assistant chief constable in 2022 and then deputy chief constable the following said she "demonstrates a clear passion for making the Cleveland area safer and her current leadership role has given her an excellent understanding of the challenges the area faces". He praised Mr Webster, who he described as having led with "dedication, professionalism and focus", turning the force into "one of the most improved in the country".His retirement comes after 34 years in was tasked with turning around Cleveland's fortunes, with HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services warning it had been "putting the public at risk".In September 2023, the watchdog said Cleveland had made "significant improvements in its approach to preventing crime and antisocial behaviour", meaning oversight arrangements could be brought to a in February this year the PCC said he would conduct a "deep dive" after inspectors found serious failings in the force's child safeguarding efforts. Follow BBC Tees on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
The Independent
28-05-2025
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- The Independent
Speed of release of race and ethnicity of Liverpool suspect ‘unprecedented'
The speed at which police released the race and ethnicity of the suspect in the Liverpool car incident is 'unprecedented', a former chief superintendent has said. Merseyside Police confirmed they had a arrested a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area around two hours after the incident that left dozens of people, including four children, hurt. The force was criticised in the wake of the Southport murders last summer for not releasing more information after false rumours were started online that the killer was a Muslim asylum seeker. Former Metropolitan Police chief superintendent Dal Babu told BBC Radio 5 Live: 'What we do have, which is unprecedented, is the police very quickly giving the ethnicity and the race of the person who was driving the vehicle… and it was Merseyside Police who didn't give that information with the Southport horrific murders of those three girls, and the rumours were that it was an asylum seeker who arrived on a boat and it was a Muslim extremist, and that wasn't the case. 'So I think what the police have done very, very quickly, and I've never known a case like this before where they've given the ethnicity and the race of the individual who was involved in it, so I think that was to dampen down some of the speculation from the far-right that sort of continues on X even as we speak that this was a Muslim extremist and there's a conspiracy theory.' In March, Chief Constable Serena Kennedy told MPs she wanted to dispel disinformation in the immediate aftermath of the Southport murders by releasing information about attacker Axel Rudakubana's religion, because he came from a Christian family, but was told not to by local crown prosecutors. Police did disclose that the suspect was a 17-year-old male from Banks in Lancashire, who was born in Cardiff. Widespread rioting followed the murders, with some disorder targeting mosques and hotels housing asylum seekers. Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram backed the force's unusual decision to release the information about the Liverpool suspect so quickly. He told reporters: 'If you have a look at my timeline, there was somebody very quickly saying 'Why are you lying? There's been another incident in another part of the city', which obviously wasn't true, and then they were trying to stir it up who might be responsible for it. 'That's why I think the police acted… to dampen that sort of speculation, because it was designed to inflame. It was designed to divide.' Asked if he would like to see similar details released in the future in similar cases, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said: 'That is a matter for the police and the investigation is ongoing so I think we need to leave that to them. 'I think today is a day really for thinking about all those impacted by this and being absolutely clear that we stand with them.'
Irish Times
27-05-2025
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- Irish Times
Speed of release of race and ethnicity of Liverpool suspect ‘unprecedented'
The speed at which police released the race and ethnicity of the suspect in the Liverpool car incident is 'unprecedented', a former chief superintendent has said. Merseyside Police confirmed they had a arrested a 53-year-old white British man from the Liverpool area about two hours after the incident that left dozens of people, including four children, hurt. The force was criticised in the wake of the Southport murders last summer for not releasing more information after false rumours were started online that the killer of three young girls was a Muslim asylum seeker. Former Metropolitan Police chief superintendent Dal Babu told BBC Radio 5 Live: 'What we do have, which is unprecedented, is the police very quickly giving the ethnicity and the race of the person who was driving the vehicle ... and it was Merseyside Police who didn't give that information with the Southport horrific murders of those three girls, and the rumours were that it was an asylum seeker who arrived on a boat and it was a Muslim extremist and that wasn't the case. READ MORE 'So I think what the police have done very, very quickly, and I've never known a case like this before where they've given the ethnicity and the race of the individual who was involved in it, so I think that was to dampen down some of the speculation from the far-right that sort of continues on X even as we speak that this was a Muslim extremist and there's a conspiracy theory.' In March Chief Constable Serena Kennedy told MPs she wanted to dispel disinformation in the immediate aftermath of the Southport murders by releasing information about the attacker Axel Rudakubana's religion, as he came from a Christian family, but was told not to by local crown prosecutors. Police did disclose that the suspect was a 17-year-old male from Banks in Lancashire, who was born in Cardiff. Widespread rioting followed the murders, with some disorder targeting mosques and hotels housing asylum seekers. − PA
BBC News
13-05-2025
- BBC News
New Merseyside police chief constable confirmed
The new chief constable for Merseyside Police has been confirmed as Rob Constable Carden, who is from Liverpool and is the current chief constable of Cumbria, will replace Serena Kennedy when she retires at the end of police and crime commissioner (PCC) Emily Spurrell announced two weeks ago that Mr Carden, who has more than 30 years of policing experience, was her preferred choice to take over the role. Mr Carden said it was "a genuine honour and privilege" to return to the organisation he first joined in 1992. The appointment has been approved by the region's Police and Crime Panel. Mr Carden, who is married with three sons, said he was "thrilled" to take on the role."My father served Merseyside Police for over 33 years and I was extremely proud to follow in his footsteps when I joined the organisation in 1992," he said."To now be returning to the organisation as chief constable and to lead the organisation which has been such a big part of my family is a genuine honour and privilege."Merseyside Police is already an outstanding organisation which is rightly recognised as one of the best police services in the country."I am committed to building on Serena's legacy and ensuring I lead a workforce which takes pride in delivering an excellent service to our communities, protecting those who are vulnerable, keeping our streets safe and ensuring offenders face justice." Commenting on the panel's endorsement, Ms Spurrell said Mr Carden "fully understands the unique challenges of policing our region and has the leadership experience and clear strategic thinking needed to maintain the exceptional reputation and standards of Merseyside Police and to drive the organisation forward".She said he had "exceptional experience, is very well respected in the policing community and has shown his ability to lead in some very challenging situations".Chief Constable Serena Kennedy KPM said she was "delighted" at the said Mr Carden was a "respected leader" who, as assistant chief constable, had managed the response to the Covid Kennedy added that he had been gold commander for "numerous events and incidents, including the terrorist incident at Liverpool Women's Hospital" in 2021."I know he is passionate about the force and providing the people of Merseyside with a first-class police service and I wish him every success for the future," she Carden will be appointed chief constable for a period of five years. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
