I’m honoured to have been selected as the new
@PoliceChiefs
Lead for Police Dogs, picking up the portfolio from CC Rod Hansen. A real opportunity to drive public confidence in policing, celebrate our world class police dogs and handlers and champion their operational benefits
Chaired my second
@PoliceChiefs
Police Dog Working Group with national colleagues and partner agencies this morning. My reward was a pat and chat with
@EPDogSection
latest recruit Dakota
Got to spend a few hours out in full protective gear in 34 degree heat to qualify as a basic rider. We covered a lot of ground, including Fish Hill, hotspot for complaints of anti-social riding.
As always, impressed by the professionalism of the
@WMerciaPolice
driver trainers
An emotional departure from
@EssexPoliceUK
as I commence leave before starting in
@WMerciaPolice
… I nearly made it without crying. Thank you
@BJH251
and the whole team for making my last day so special
Unbelievably in the 29 degree heat, I just rescued a dog from a hot car outside a supermarket. The owner had left her vehicle unlocked, meaning I wasn’t forced to smash the window to get the dog out. Thanks to
@WestMerciaOCC
for your assistance and referral to
@RSPCA_official
Big smiles from
@K999Cops
PC Smith on week 3 his General Purpose Dog course. Found abandoned and rescued by us from a dog shelter, TPD Diesel is clearly enjoying his new career in
@WMerciaPolice
Welcome to the new
@WMerciaPolice
@OscarKiloNine
#wellbeing
dogs. They’ve passed a rigorous selection process with their handlers and now Bear, Toby, Winnie, Marley and Rapha will be supporting colleagues across the force 👏 👏 👏
Today is my one year anniversary of being the Deputy Chief Constable in
@EssexPoliceUK
Its a huge privilege to work in such an amazing organisation with dedicated colleagues serving the public of
#Essex
Brilliant to see the new
@EPDogSection
display at the
@Allaboutdogssho
in
#Chelmsford
earlier... well done to the team for putting together such a professional display of tactics and skills 👏 👏 👏
Well that’s just made my day bumping into
@RPD2025STELLA
@Crufts
PC Claire Todd and Stella are finalists in the Kennel Club Hero Dog Award…. you still have 30 minutes to vote for the wine
Busy night in
@WMerciaPolice
Special mention to PC Garth from
#Worcester
who went into a canal and then gave CPR to save the life of a man submerged underwater. With the help of my glamorous assistant Margot, Christmas chocolates delivered to say
#thankyou
to those working today
Dropped into
@MetCC
Lambeth today to thank staff and officers during International
#ControlRoomWeek
. Delighted to present Gabrielle with her certificate for 20 years long and meritorious service in
@metpoliceuk
🏆
Sitting here thinking about the officers in
@ThamesVP
currently conducting a professional and diligent investigation into the death of their colleague PC Andrew Harper - good luck to you and know that we’re all standing beside you
In celebrating
#IWD2021
I’d like to say a big thank you to all the women in policing for working hard to keep our communities safe - you make me so endlessly proud. Today we celebrate women's achievements and commit to taking action for equality
#ChooseToChallenge
Everyone joining
@WMerciaPolice
writes me a letter accepting the code of ethics and our organisational values. I used them today to personalise the welcome conversation with our 4️⃣0️⃣ new recruits - great to discuss their motivations for joining alongside our policing priorities
Wishing a Merry Christmas to
@ShrewsburyCops
early turn C Shift, CID,
@OPUShropshire
and Custody…still buzzing from literally the strongest cup of ☕️ I think I’ve ever drunk 🎅 🎄
Reviewing Officer for the
@metpoliceuk
Cadets Remembrance Service at the
#Cenotaph
. Proud event for all those involved, not least drill lead PC Watkinson on his last day in the Met
#WeWillRememberThem
#thankyou
Interested in joining the cadets? 👇🏽
Before a big day for me tomorrow some quiet time spent
@WMerciaPolice
headquarters reflecting on leading to serve a courageous and compassionate team of officers and staff
Enjoyed a few hours this morning with Andy Bennett, the
@WMerciaPolice
lead for driver training. Delighted to be standard response authorised for another 5 years 🖲 🚔
Dropped into stores this morning and was delighted to see the uniform packages all ready to welcome the 3️⃣2️⃣ new officers who’ll be joining
@WMerciaPolice
later this month
In the midst of a night of heroism, I got to meet one of my personal heroes at the
#PoliceBraveryAwards2020
Thank you for being such a champion and strong voice in support of policing
@JohnNicholRAF
I literally held my breath the first time I watched this Body Worn Video… incredible
@WMerciaPolice
teamwork to save the life of a woman trapped in her car
West Mercia officers save woman stranded in her car from flooded ford
Officers from
#Worcester
helped save a woman from a flooded ford earlier this week after her car became stuck in the water.
Read more ⬇️
Proud to be the Reviewing Officer at the
@metpoliceuk
Passing Out Parade this afternoon. 157 recruits celebrating with their proud families, including one I’d first met in Essex at a Voluntary Police Cadet parade a few years ago.
Fancy joining them? 👇🏽
Incredibly strong, considered, reflective and authentic leadership in the most difficult of circumstances. My thoughts are with Sarah Everard’s family and friends who are mourning the loss of their loved one
I observed two
@essexpolice
officers dealing with a suspect outside
@EPSouthend
custody. He’d claimed to have COVID and was being uncooperative. Their patience, professionalism and calm communication with him was impressive and meant he was escorted safely to custody
#proud
I’ve just been sent this picture of two former
@EssexPoliceUK
officers taken during the 1953 North Sea floods in
#Jaywick
... got to love their ingenuity
Meet the 3️⃣1️⃣ new
@WMerciaPolice
officers who’ll be stepping out into our communities in the Autumn. With a real mix of experience from previous careers in the military, construction, prison service, retail and customer service sectors, I’m proud to call them colleagues
Retirement interview today with the brilliant PC Simon Damm from the
@WMerciaPolice
Driver Training team. Delighted we’re retaining his specialist motorcycle skills as he’s returning on the Rejoiners Scheme, as enthusiastic about the job as he was the day he joined
Took some time out on
#WorldMentalHealthDay
to explore my new surroundings. Now living in a hilly area I thought a canal would be a safe bet 🚲
#wellbeing
Congratulations and best wishes for the future to Julian Moss who retires today after a 30 year career in policing. Thank you for your service in
@WMerciaPolice
@Glos_Police
@DC_Police
and your support as a brilliant Deputy Chief Constable
A letter from a burglary victim thanking
@WMerciaPolice
for their assistance after her home was burgled, for which the suspect received a 4-year custodial sentence.
“There is so much negative publicity in todays press we decided a letter of appreciation was needed”
#thankyou
Congratulations to the 2️⃣8️⃣ new officers passing out in front of their proud families and friends
@WMerciaPolice
headquarters this evening… early start for some as they begin their operational tutorship at 0700hrs tomorrow morning
Very moving retirement interview with PC Kirsten Wild leaving
@WMerciaPolice
after more than 30 years, with 27 years as a
@K999Cops
dog handler. I felt genuinely privileged to thank her for her incredible service and wish her well in her new career
An emotional reunion between PD Simba and his puppy walker Kevin… congratulations to all five
@WMerciaPolice
handlers and dogs qualifying today after 13 weeks training:
PC Donovan & PD Cuba
PC Meisor and PD Juno
PC Morris and PD Simba
PC Daffurn & PD Tess
PC Worrall & PD Riley
We’re all so incredibly sad at the loss of such a popular and well liked
@WMerciaPolice
colleague. Force Intelligence Bureau staff by day and volunteering for
@WMerciaSpecials
as Special Chief Constable in
#Herefordshire
in his own time…RIP Chris💙💔
We are deeply saddened to share the death of a Chief Inspector in our Special Constabulary. Chris Smith sadly died at his home in Hereford on Sunday. He joined our Special Constabulary in 2003 and was widely known and respected throughout the force and beyond.
Having joined
@RoyalAirForce
in 1987 and served in
@BTP
and
@WMerciaPolice
Inspector Taylor has an incredible 35 years public service. Retiring as a patrol Inspector in
@TelfordCops
it was my privilege to wish him a long and happy retirement with his family, dogs and golf clubs
Congratulations to PC Straughan from
@OPUHereford
on passing her Response motorcycle course. Far less impressive but I was delighted to be presented with my Non-Response motorcycle certificate by PC Damm from
@WMerciaPolice
driver training school 😁
Absolutely gutted for my youngest as his beloved bike got stolen earlier today. Locked and secured in a safe location but determined and equipped thieves. Listened in as he reported the crime to
@EPControlRoom
and proud of the response he received
#thankyou
My journey over the last 22 years has seen me change from the fresh faced probationary Constable in the photo behind me to being Deputy Chief Constable in my home county. A brilliant force with loads of opportunities
@EssexPoliceUK
#FitTheBill
For those who remember this tweet from May, Pippa finally arrived in Essex yesterday having travelled from where she was rescued in Romaina. She’s now called Margot (one Pippa in the house is apparently enough) and is settling in very well 💓
#AdoptDontShop
@SCGR_Rescue
The first time I spoke with Chloe she was working in
@CostaCoffee
waiting to join
@EssexPoliceUK
Yesterday she was one of the 68 new officers in our passing out parade having completed her 18 week initial training course
#proud
#FitTheBill
#CouldYou
Youngest son has just been updated by the officer in the case. Suspect identified through forensics, arrested yesterday, charged, remanded in police custody overnight, guilty plea at court and sentenced to 8 weeks in custody. Thank you
@EssexPoliceUK
#topjob
Absolutely gutted for my youngest as his beloved bike got stolen earlier today. Locked and secured in a safe location but determined and equipped thieves. Listened in as he reported the crime to
@EPControlRoom
and proud of the response he received
#thankyou
Proud to ride with
@OPUShropshire
@WMerciaPolice
to support the incredible
@CotswoldLadyB
on another challenging day 🌧️ 💨 🚴🏼♂️ cycling 1,022 miles to raise
@The_NFRSA
awareness & funds for retired service animals (I’m on the 2nd motorbike)
Please text PAW to 70450 to give just £5
Remembering PC Paul Symonds who was killed on duty in a collision 31 years ago today. Thinking of Paul’s family, friends and
@WMerciaPolice
colleagues 💙
When TPD Pippa met CC Pippa (thank you
@K999Cops
for picking such a vocal namesake) and then really pleased to award PD Obi (and his handler PS Ashby) his end of training course certificate 🏆
A farewell lunch with
@kent_police
DCC Tony Blaker QPM before his retirement next week. He’s been a great friend and collaborative colleague to
@EssexPoliceUK
and leaves big shoes to fill - thank you and all the best Tony
Enjoyed meeting the 4️⃣0️⃣ new Degree Holder Entry Programme recruits to
@WMerciaPolice
and then give a warm welcome to our 7️⃣ most recent transferees from other forces… brilliant enthusiasm, skills and relevant previous experience to deliver quality policing in both groups
Delighted to present certificates to our newly licensed
@K999Cops
Forensic Evidence and Victim Recovery Dogs and their handlers (left to right):
PC Davies and PD Jabba
PC Walker and PD Indy
PC Benjamin and PD Lupo
A clear and blatant breach of the law last night taking
@EssexPoliceUK
officers away from local policing to deal with this house party. £800 penalty tickets issued to all 1️⃣8️⃣ people in attendance
Read more at
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PIPPA
AVAILABLE TO ADOPT
Pippa is 2 years old. She loves other dogs and is good with cats. Isn’t she just gorgeous. She just needs her special family to see her. Fall in love and adopt her .
She’s open for applications. Please message for adoption info.
So proud that my good friend the
@metpoliceuk
Senior Chaplain Jonathan Osborne has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). Jonathan has helped so many people individually in really difficult times, always selfless and caring 🌟
A huge warm welcome to our 3️⃣7️⃣ new officers at the end of their second week
@WMerciaPolice
Fancy starting an arresting career? We’re recruiting now ⬇️
PC Julian Ward has been on the same shift since joining
@WMerciaPolice
in 2004, is the longest serving Wildlife Officer and has had his work recognised by the
@_BCT_
He retires with pride to Devon - thank you for your service
#onephototwojulians
Day One of my new job and got to welcome our 57 new recruits on their first day in .
@EssexPoliceUK
Not sure how these stamps I found in my desk fit with paperless working...
Incredibly proud to take the salute next to
@BJH251
at the end of my final
@EssexPoliceUK
passing out parade. Welcome to the 58 new colleagues joining such a fantastic force and good luck in your careers
13.5 hour tour of duty ✅
125 miles driven ✅
Issued 2 speeding tickets for 40mph in a 30mph ✅
Assisted with CPR ✅
Pursuit, footchase and first arrest in Essex ✅
Full of fresh admiration for my operational colleagues ✅ Thanks
@PcJonMcDonald
@EPRoadsPolicing