"Warwickshire force appoints first female chief constable"

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Warwickshire Police's incoming first female chief constable has described it as an "absolute honour and privilege"



Debbie Tedds is the first woman in its 164-year existence to lead what is England and Wales' second smallest territorial force, the Office for the Police and Crime Commissioner of Warwickshire said.

A current serving officer, who joined the force in 1989, she will take up the role vacated by outgoing chief, Martin Jelley, who retires at the end of June.

The current deputy chief constable, Ms Tedds said it was the "opportunity of a lifetime to lead an incredible force to provide the very highest standards of care and protection to the communities of Warwickshire".

She added she would be "putting the care of our people at the heart of everything we do".