Durham Appoints First Female Chief Officer In Force History

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A POLICE officer has made history by becoming the first female chief officer in her force’s 177-year history.

Chief Superintendent Helen McMillan has been appointed acting assistant chief constable with Durham Constabulary.

The 49-year-old is stepping up into the post after Deputy Chief Constable Steve Watson left the force to become Chief Constable with South Yorkshire Police.

The Durham University graduate, who is an experienced firearms and public order commander, said: “It is a real honour to be given the role and I am relishing the challenge. – READ MORE

Posted on July 20, 2016 by The Editor in News

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