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17 September 2021

West Mercia Police Federation chair Sarah Cooper says she is looking forward to working with the Force’s new Chief Constable.

Pippa Mills, who was previously Deputy Chief Constable in Essex, started her new role today and has already been introducing herself to officers and staff.

Sarah, who was among the first people to meet her, said afterwards: “It was a pleasure to meet with our new Chief today. There is a real sense of anticipation and excitement that comes with a change in leadership. I am really looking forward to working with Chief Constable Mills going forward to make West Mercia Police a place where the public are served well and, importantly for me, a place where colleagues feel valued and supported, while being recognised for the amazing and challenging work they do on a daily basis.

“The welfare and wellbeing of our members must be a priority so that they can effectively serve the public. As a Federation, we will do all we can to support the Chief in her efforts to make positive change.”