Warwickshire PCC halts chief constable recruitment
Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Seccombe has brought the recruitment process for the force’s next Chief Constable to an end, withdrawing the preferred candidate status previously given to Emma Bond MBE.
Nov 11, 2026
Mr Seccombe thanked Ms Bond for the time and commitment she gave to the process and wished her well for the future. He said the confidentiality of the recruitment process would be respected.
Acting Chief Constable David Gardner will continue to lead the force until he takes up his appointment as Chief Constable of Staffordshire Police.
Mr Seccombe said he is putting arrangements in place to ensure continuity of leadership at Warwickshire Police, and will announce further details once they are confirmed.