Force appoints new deputy chief constable
An officer who has been described as a great asset to the force has been appointed as Northamptonshire Polices second in command.
An officer who has been described as a great asset to the force has been appointed as Northamptonshire Polices second in command.
Rachel Swann, who is currently the forces assistant chief constable, will take over from the current deputy Andy Frost in May after he retires.
Chief Constable Simon Edens said: I want to congratulate Rachel and am delighted to appoint her as the new deputy chief constable of Northamptonshire Police.
Rachel has a wealth of experience and has been a great asset to the force since she joined. She has been instrumental in the developments in local policing and the service delivery model, helping to better protect people from harm.
I look forward to achieving great things as we move forward with Rachel as deputy chief constable.
Police and crime commissioner Stephen Mold said: “I am pleased to announce that Rachel Swann has demonstrated she has the exceptional skills we want in the new deputy, to help move the force towards achieving its goals for the future.
Ms Swann began her policing career in 1994 with Leicestershire Police serving as both a constable and a sergeant before being promoted to inspector in 2001.
In 2006, she was promoted to superintendent where she worked on the leadership of BCU Command and performed key command roles at both the Team GB Olympic training camp at Loughborough University and the Queens Jubilee visit to Leicester.
After attending the strategic command course in 2015, Ms Swann was appointed as Northamptonshires assistant chief constable.
Ms Swann said: Im delighted at this opportunity and feel privileged to have been selected as the new deputy. Since starting at Northamptonshire Police, I have been impressed with the commitment and resolve of officers and staff to make this county safe.
I look forward to what I can bring to the force as deputy chief constable.