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PCC Welcomes Simon Blatchly as Acting Chief Constable
Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts, Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, has confirmed the appointment of Simon Blatchly OBE as Acting Chief Constable following Rachel Swann’s retirement. Simon Blatchly brings extensive operational and leadership experience to the role, having served as Deputy Chief Constable for Derbyshire Constabulary since 2022. During that time, he has led operational policing, performance and organisational culture across the force. He is also a Gold Public Order and CBRN...
PCC Welcomes Simon Blatchly as Acting Chief Constable
Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts, Derbyshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, has confirmed the appointment of Simon Blatchly OBE as Acting Chief Constable following Rachel Swann’s retirement. Simon Blatchly...
PCC hosts major crime prevention event helping businesses to fight back against retail crime
Businesses across Derbyshire joined policing experts and security leaders for a unique event showcasing the latest strategies and technologies to disrupt and solve retail crime. The event, hosted by...
High-quality forensic services helping to secure justice for sexual violence survivors
Sexual assault survivors in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire can be assured they will receive the highest possible standards of forensic healthcare, following the outcome of an independent national...
Commissioner Invites Public Questions Ahead of Scrutiny Meeting on Serious Violence and VAWG
Serious Violence – including Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) – is one of the top priorities in the Police and Crime Commissioner’s (PCC) Police and Crime Plan 2024‑29, reflecting the views...
















