Knighthood for Chief Constable

31 December 2020

West Midlands Chief Constable Dave Thompson has been knighted in the Queen’s New Year Honours.

The knighthood recognises the Chief’s 30-year policing career.

Jon Nott, chair of West Midlands Police Federation, said: “Congratulations to the Chief, this is an amazing honour for a man who has dedicated himself to serving the public.”

Mr Thompson (51), who previously served with Greater Manchester Police, was the Force’s Deputy Chief Constable for six years before becoming Chief Constable in 2016.

He said he was “genuinely humbled” to have been honoured.