I can answer this in one word… Absolutely! As painful as it is, we have to face the fact that when we leave the job on retirement, ill-health or by choice in our late 40's and 50's, contrary to what you might have heard elsewhere, you won't find a wave… Is it harder to get a job when you're over 50? Andy Labrum of Blue Light Leavers answers a question many retiring officers will have on their minds. ...
The new head of Scotland’s forensic services is one of the country’s top experts on DNA – and an internal promotion. Fiona Douglas has been announced as the Scottish Police Authority’s new Director of Forensic Services. Currently the Head of Strategy and Change, she will take up her role on… Scotland’s forensic service is getting a new leader who is an expert in DNA technology. Fiona Douglas is stepping up....
The City of London’s second in command is moving to join the British Transport Police. Deputy Commissioner Alistair Sutherland has been confirmed as the BTP’s new Deputy Chief Constable. He replaces Adrian Hanstock who is retiring after 37 years’ service, seven of which have been in the DCC role. Mr… The British Transport Police’s top tier has been completed with the appointment of a new Deputy Chief Constable. ...
Essex has promoted Andy Prophet to fill its Deputy Chief Constable vacancy and its Police and Crime Commissioner has added cyber security to the list of responsibilites. Essex Police has confirmed Andy Prophet is stepping up to be the next Deputy Chief Constable. The current ACC and national lead on anti-social… Two new senior appointments have been made at Essex...
The National Crime Agency has begun a bid to hire investigation specialists and support staff across multiple UK locations. The agency is looking to recruit to help meet three operational taskings agreed with the Home Office – County Lines, firearms and online fraud. Among the roles are digital media investigators,… The National Crime Agency has launched a major recruitment drive for roles across the entire organisation....
The next Norfolk Chief Constable isn’t guaranteed to come from within the force’s ranks, according to the final decision maker. Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner Giles Orpen-Smellie (Con) told Police Oracle he wants an open competition and reassured applicants the force won’t favour internal applicants because they are the safe… Norfolk’s Police and Crime Commissioner has written to every force in the country in a bid to find a new Chief Constable....
The College began looking for a replacement for Mike Cunningham more than a year ago when he announced he was standing down in June 2020. The interim lead, Bernie O'Reilly, has been in the post since November 2020. CC Marsh, who announced he would be leaving Avon and Somerset in… Former Avon and Somerset Chief Constable Andy Marsh has been appointed as the new CEO of the College of Policing...
As a large organisation based in North West England, Lancashire Constabulary employs over 5000 members of staff and officers, including a growing number of Special Constabulary Officers, Police Cadets and Community Volunteers. Something we are incredibly proud of as an organisation is our commitment to recruiting a diverse workforce. In recognition… Hayley Wallis, Recruitment Marketing Lead at Lancashire Police, explains how the implementation of a flexible communications platform at the organisation has helped to drive recruitment....
West Mercia’s Police and Crime Panel has confirmed Essex DCC as the new chief constable and she will take up the role in September. DCC Mills was recently named as the preferred candidate for the job by PCC John Campion after a selection process that involved four candidates. PCC Campion… Essex DCC will take up West Mercia role in September ...
There has been a lot of commentary recently in relation to the Police Educational Qualification Framework and the associated entry routes to policing. Much of this commentary has been unhelpful, and in many cases demotivating and off putting to those officers and students undertaking their qualifications both within police services,… The public rightly expects police officers to be educated professionally and trained to the highest standards argues Martin Tangen...