Adrian Lee
Adrian Lee

Adrian Lee has been confirmed as the Acting Chief Constable of Staffordshire Police.

Mr Lee, who is currently the force’s Deputy Chief Constable, will temporarily replace Chris Sims from June 1 until a permanent successor is found.

Mr Sims will swap the top job at Staffordshire for the post at West Midlands Police.

Mike Poulter, Chair of Staffordshire Police Authority, said:

“We are enormously grateful to Chris Sims for the significant and important role he has played in developing our trust and confidence strategy, and in leading Staffordshire Police to a position of high standing locally, regionally and nationally. We wish him every success in commanding West Midlands Police.

“Adrian Lee will take up the role on June 1 until a permanent appointment to the post of Chief Constable has been made.”

Interviews for the post of Chief Constable will take place on 28 and 29 July 2009.

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