This week, an independently chaired misconduct hearing was held in relation to two former Wiltshire Police Special Constables. Full story: crowd.in/r3pIQo

Today marks the start of my tenure as Chief Constable of Wiltshire Police. I am incredibly proud and humbled to lead this police force. I am also committed and determined in ensuring that Wiltshire Police deliver the highest possible standards of policing across the board.

A misconduct hearing has today concluded that a former Wiltshire Police officer, if still serving, would have been dismissed after starting an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable woman. Read full story here: crowd.in/W2j5lv

Today, I have issued an update on the progress Wiltshire Police are making in the areas we need to dramatically improve in order to provide the highest possible standard of policing for the people of Wiltshire and Swindon. Read my full statement here: crowd.in/18jQV2

It was an honour to attend the National Police Memorial Day service in Cardiff today to pay tribute to those officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and recognise their sacrifice in keeping the public safe.

Congratulations to Philip Wilkinson: PCC Wiltshire and Swindon for being re-elected as the PCC for Wiltshire and Swindon. I look forward to continuing to work closely with you and your team to ensure our communities receive the best possible service from Wiltshire Police

I am delighted to confirm that HMICFRS have today taken Wiltshire Police out of the Engage phase of their performance monitoring process due to the significant improvements we’ve made to our service. You can read my full statement here: orlo.uk/TPWSx

I welcome the national update today on the progress of the Police Race Action Plan: orlo.uk/0sBC5 To read my statement & find out more about how we’re supporting the plan locally please visit our website: orlo.uk/lJcBM #WiltshirePolice #PoliceRaceActionPlan