Another temporary chief constable has left the police force covering Shropshire, it has been announced.
West Mercia Police has not had a permanent chief constable since September 2023, when Pippa Mills left to take up a position with the Metropolitan Police.But he announced that heand was replaced on an acting basis by Alex Murray, who had been deputy to Ms Mills.Now temporary chief constable He will be leaving the force at the end of August to take up the role of director of threat leadership at the National Crime Agency.
Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has now chosen temporary deputy chief constable Richard Cooper to replace Mr Murray and sit in the West Mercia Police hot seat on an interim basis from August 29."I have been proud to work with the hard-working police officers and staff, and our partners, to make a real difference for communities; bringing crime down and more offenders to justice.
Mr Campion, who was re-elected to the role in May, said: “I would like to thank Alex Murray for his service to West Mercia Police, and for his leadership during his time here. "I am pleased to confirm Richard Cooper in post as the temporary chief constable, as I am confident that he will build on the work Alex has done to address the organisational challenges, reduce crime and deliver on the public’s priorities. I am certain he will provide continuity and stability through this interim period.”
Mr Campion added that he will begin the process of identifying a permanent chief constable later this year.Similar stories
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