Derbyshire’s new Chief Constable to be officer who led Toddbrook Reservoir emergency response
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Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Hardyal Dhindsa has announced Rachel Swann as his preferred candidate to be the county’s new Chief Constable.
She is currently Deputy Chief Constable and her appointment as Chief Constable will now be subject to a confirmation hearing by Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Panel.
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Hide AdMr Dhindsa said: “The selection process has been extremely challenging and it has been difficult to choose between such high-calibre candidates.
“However, Rachel’s depth of experience and proven leadership will ensure Derbyshire Constabulary continues to go from strength to strength in the future and I look forward to working with her in her new role.
"I would like to congratulate her on her success during what was a rigorous recruitment process.”
Ms Swann led the response to the Toddbrook Reservoir emergency in Whaley Bridge last August.
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Hide AdMore than 1,500 residents in the town had to leave their homes for several days over fears the dam could collapse.
Ms Swann said: “I’m absolutely delighted and feel extremely privileged to be the preferred candidate the post of Chief Constable.
"Derbyshire Constabulary is a really good force with great people working in it and I look forward to working with the PCC to deliver a good level of service to our communities.”
Ms Swann will take over from Peter Goodman, who is retiring after a 32-year career in policing.