PCC names preferred candidate for next Hampshire chief constable
Police and crime commissioner Donna Jones has named Alexis Boon as her preferred candidate to be the next chief constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.
Mr Boon is currently deputy assistant commissioner at the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS).
Ms Jones said her decision followed a “comprehensive selection process”.
“Alexis is a highly experienced senior police officer who has worked his way up the ranks – from constable to leading counter terrorism operations across the UK and running the Flying Squad,” she said.
“Now as deputy assistant commissioner for local policing, he leads over 20,000 officers and staff in London.
“I am very much looking forward to working closely with Alexis to deliver on my Police and Crime Plan and to lead the force with strength, integrity, and commitment to providing an outstanding service to the public.”
The appointment is subject to a confirmation hearing by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Panel. A hearing is expected to take place on Tuesday June 24.
Mr Boon started his career with Surrey Police in 1998, undertaking uniform and detective duties as a constable and sergeant.
He then transferred to the MPS where he worked his way up the ranks before moving to the force’s Counter Terrorism Command.
During this time he led the strategic response to terrorism associated with the conflict in Syria and led hundreds of counter terrorism and national security operations across the UK and internationally, including mitigation of high threat terrorist attack planning.
Between 2017 and 2020 he oversaw the operational counter terrorism policing response to the terrorist attacks in London and overseas involving British nationals.
In June 2021 he was appointed temporary commander for Central Specialist Crime, running specialist crime and proactive capabilities including the Flying Squad.
Mr Boon was also awarded the QPM for distinguished service in the 2021 Queen’s birthday honours.
On promotion to substantive commander, he led local policing in South London; with responsibility for leading 7,500 officers, numerous high-profile critical incidents and performance.
As deputy assistant commissioner for local policing, he leads more than 20,000 officers and staff in local policing on the 12 Basic Command Units in London.
Mr Boon is also an accredited multi-agency Gold commander.