The Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire Police could be set to leave his post after being named as the preferred candidate for the top job at West Midlands Police. Craig Guildford, who has been at the helm for the past five years, says he will be sad to leave the role but is "honoured" to be put forward for the Chief Constable position at the second largest force in England and Wales.
Under his leadership, Operation Reacher teams have been introduced to all 12 neighbourhood policing areas across the force. His achievements in Nottinghamshire have led to him being announced as the preferred candidate by West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster after a "rigorous" selection process.
Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry says she wishes Mr Guildford all the best in his new job and that the search is now on for his replacement. She said: “Craig has done a fantastic job in Nottinghamshire and has really had a big impact,” she said. “It’s no surprise that my Midlands counterpart, PCC Simon Foster, is keen to secure his services and I sincerely wish Craig all the very best in the next step in his career.
