Judi Heaton QPM appointed as Temporary Chief Constable for Humberside Police

Following last weeks announcement of Chief Constable Paul Anderson’s retirement, Jonathan Evison, Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has been focussed on ensuring the stability of the Force and securing interim leadership pending a full open recruitment process for the next Chief Constable.

The PCC is dedicated to ensuring that the high performance of the Force is maintained and as such has secured the services of Judi Heaton QPM to take the post of Temporary Chief Constable. The post has been offered for up to six months to allow for the recruitment of a new Chief Constable to take place.

Judi has been selected for the role because of her local knowledge and understanding of what is important to our communities as an officer within Humberside, she has vast experience through her policing career and beyond.

Speaking of the appointment, Jonathan Evison PCC said,

‘I am delighted to welcome Judi Heaton back to Humberside Police in the role of Temporary Chief Constable. Her ambition for the area, passion for policing and public service provides me with much confidence that the Force has the right leadership during a period which could be unsettling. We want to ensure our communities continue to benefit from a high performing Police Force.’

Judi Heaton, QPM, Temporary Chief Constable said,

‘I am honoured to have been invited by the PCC to fulfil this important interim role. I hope to bring some stability to Humberside Police and enable staff and officers to continue to provide the best policing services to the public.’