ACC ‘preferred candidate’ to replace outgoing chief
Northamptonshire’s police and crime commissioner has revealed his first pick to fill the force’s upcoming chief constable vacancy.
Stephen Mold believes Staffordshire Police’s Assistant Chief Constable Nick Adderley “will be the right leader” to take over from Chief Constable Simon Edens following his retirement later this year.
Mr Adderley – whose 26 years’ policing experience have seen him work in roles across the North West – successfully passed through a “challenging” selection process followed by two formal interviews, ahead of three other candidates.
His appointment will now be subject to confirmation by Northamptonshire’s police and crime panel, which will meet to discuss it on July 5.
Mr Mold said: “I am delighted to announce that Nick Adderley is my preferred candidate from this very strong field. Nick stood out throughout this very tough and open recruitment process and I believe he will be the right leader for Northamptonshire Police in these challenging times.
“Nick’s passion for policing and clear commitment to the future of this force impressed everyone involved with the recruitment process.
“I believe that he has the experience and vision that will bring the genuine and lasting improvements that we want to see.”
Mr Adderley’s decision to join the police service in 1992 followed a ten-year career in the Royal Navy.
With his first force, Cheshire Constabulary, he rose through the ranks to become a superintendent before leaving for a two-year spell in the Home Office.
He later transferred to Greater Manchester Police and was promoted to chief superintendent, taking command of the Tameside and then the City of Manchester divisions.
Mr Adderley completed the Strategic Command Course in 2015 and became an assistant chief constable in Staffordshire the following year.
He is currently the National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for disclosure and safeguarding as well as police motorcycling and the criminal use of motorcycles.
Mr Edens’ final day as chief constable before retiring will be October 28.
Mr Adderley said: “I am incredibly humbled and proud to have been selected as chief constable to serve the people of Northamptonshire and to lead such a dedicated and hard-working force.
“Having spent time speaking to officers and staff from Northamptonshire Police I know that they share my commitment and passion to serve the public and to work with partners to ensure we deliver the best possible service we can.
“I would like to thank the police and crime commissioner Stephen Mold and the members of the selection process for giving me the opportunity to lead and serve Northamptonshire Police.”