Chief moving on

1 February 2022

Chief Constable Sir Dave Thompson announced on Friday that he plans to leave the Force after this summer’s Commonwealth Games are held in Birmingham.

Rich Cooke, chair of West Midlands Police Federation, responded saying: “Having served the Force for 12 years, with six of those as Chief, I am sure Mr Thompson has carefully considered when to retire and it seems fitting that he has decided to step down after the city has hosted one of the biggest events in its history.

“We wish him a long and happy retirement and recognise the service he has given the Force and the communities it serves during a time of exceptional challenges for policing.

“The search will now begin for a new Chief Constable to take the Force forward.”