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| − | '''Phil Gormley''' was appointed in December 2015 by the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) to succeed Sir [[Stephen House]] as [[Chief Constable]] of [[Police Scotland]], and took up the post on 5 January 2016.<ref>[http://www.scotland.police.uk/whats-happening/news/2015/december/new-chief-constable-of-police-scotland-appointed "New Chief Constable of Police Scotland Appointed"]</ref> | + | {{person |
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| + | '''Phil Gormley''' QPM was appointed in December 2015 by the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) to succeed Sir [[Stephen House]] as [[Chief Constable]] of [[Police Scotland]], and took up the post on 5 January 2016.<ref>[http://www.scotland.police.uk/whats-happening/news/2015/december/new-chief-constable-of-police-scotland-appointed "New Chief Constable of Police Scotland Appointed"]</ref> | ||
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| + | On his first full day as Chief Constable, Gormley was reported to be in conflict with First Minister [[Nicola Sturgeon]] over the issue of routinely arming the Scottish Police.<ref>[http://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/632287/New-police-chief-Sturgeon-armed-officers "New police chief may defy Sturgeon over armed officers"]</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Early life== | ||
| + | Gormley studied at the University of Gloucestershire, graduating in 1984. He later undertook postgraduate study at Cambridge University.<ref>{{cite web|title=Philip Gormley: Profile of new chief constable of Police Scotland|url=http://news.stv.tv/scotland/1334539-philip-gormley-who-is-the-new-chief-constable-of-police-scotland/|website=STV News|accessdate=2 December 2015|date=2 December 2015}}</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Police career== | ||
| + | In 1985, Gormley began his policing career as a constable with Thames Valley Police.<ref>{{cite web|title=Former Crime Agency chief Phil Gormley appointed new head of Police Scotland|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-34985556|website=BBC News|accessdate=2 December 2015|date=2 December 2015}}</ref> In 1999, he was promoted to superintendent and appointed commander with responsibility for the South Oxfordshire area.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chief Constable Sir Stephen House spends last day in job|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-34959082|website=BBC News|accessdate=2 December 2015|date=30 November 2015}}</ref> In 2003, he joined the [[Metropolitan Police]] and was appointed Commander of Specialist Operations branch. In 2005, he organised the merger of the Anti-Terrorist branch and [[Special Branch]] into what would become the [[Counter Terrorism Command]] in 2006.<ref>{{cite web|title=Counter Terrorism Command|url=http://content.met.police.uk/Article/Counter-Terrorism-Command/1400006569170/1400006569170|website=Metropolitan Police|publisher=Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime|accessdate=2 December 2015}}</ref> | ||
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| + | From 2007 to 2010, Gormley was Deputy Chief Constable of West Midlands Police.<ref>{{cite web|title=New Chief Constable|url=http://www.norfolk.police.uk/newsevents/newsstories/2010/january/newchiefconstable.aspx|website=Norfolk Constabulary|accessdate=2 December 2015|date=January 2010}}</ref> From March 2010 to May 2013, he was [[Chief Constable]] of Norfolk Constabulary.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Robertson|first1=Alan|title=Phil Gormley to be named new Police Scotland chief constable|url=https://www.holyrood.com/articles/news/phil-gormley-be-named-new-police-scotland-chief-constable|accessdate=2 December 2015|work=Holyrood|date=2 December 2015}}</ref> He was the second highest paid Chief Constable in the United Kingdom with a salary of £260,000.<ref>{{cite web|title=New chief constable of Police Scotland announced as Philip Gormley|url=http://news.stv.tv/scotland/1334537-new-chief-constable-of-police-scotland-announced-as-philip-gormley/|website=STV News|accessdate=2 December 2015|date=2 December 2015}}</ref> In May 2013, he was appointed Deputy Director of the newly created [[National Crime Agency]] (NCA).<ref>{{cite web|title=National Crime Agency update|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/crime-and-policing-newsletter-may-2013/crime-and-policing-newsletter-may-2013|website=Crime and policing newsletter|publisher=Home Office|accessdate=2 December 2015|date=30 May 2013}}</ref> In March 2015, it was announced that he would be leaving the NCA in the Autumn of 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Changes to NCA leadership team|url=http://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/news/578-nca-leadership-team-changes|website=National Crime Agency|accessdate=2 December 2015|date=26 March 2015}}</ref> He stepped down in July 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Deputy Director General - David Armond QPM|url=http://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/about-us/how-we-are-run/the-board|website=National Crime Agency|accessdate=2 December 2015}}</ref> | ||
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| + | On 2 December 2015, it was announced that Gormley would be the next Chief Constable of [[Police Scotland]], succeeding Sir [[Stephen House]]. He beat two of the Deputy Chief Constables for Police Scotland to the job: Neil Richardson, the Designated Deputy for Chief Constable; and, Iain Livingstone, the Deputy Chief Constable (crime and operational support). He took up the appointment on 5 January 2016,<ref>{{cite web|title=New Chief Constable of Police Scotland Appointed|url=http://www.scotland.police.uk/whats-happening/news/2015/december/new-chief-constable-of-police-scotland-appointed|website=Police Scotland|accessdate=2 December 2015|date=2 December 2015}}</ref> and will be paid £212,280. | ||
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| + | ==Honours== | ||
| + | In the 2013 New Year Honours, Gormely was awarded the Queen's Police Medal (QPM) in recognition of his service as Chief Constable of Norfolk Police.<ref>{{London Gazette |issue=60367 |date=29 December 2012 |startpage=34 |endpage= |supp=yes |accessdate=2 December 2015}}</ref> | ||
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Phil Gormley QPM was appointed in December 2015 by the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) to succeed Sir Stephen House as Chief Constable of Police Scotland, and took up the post on 5 January 2016.[1]
On his first full day as Chief Constable, Gormley was reported to be in conflict with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon over the issue of routinely arming the Scottish Police.[2]
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Early life
Gormley studied at the University of Gloucestershire, graduating in 1984. He later undertook postgraduate study at Cambridge University.[3]
Police career
In 1985, Gormley began his policing career as a constable with Thames Valley Police.[4] In 1999, he was promoted to superintendent and appointed commander with responsibility for the South Oxfordshire area.[5] In 2003, he joined the Metropolitan Police and was appointed Commander of Specialist Operations branch. In 2005, he organised the merger of the Anti-Terrorist branch and Special Branch into what would become the Counter Terrorism Command in 2006.[6]
From 2007 to 2010, Gormley was Deputy Chief Constable of West Midlands Police.[7] From March 2010 to May 2013, he was Chief Constable of Norfolk Constabulary.[8] He was the second highest paid Chief Constable in the United Kingdom with a salary of £260,000.[9] In May 2013, he was appointed Deputy Director of the newly created National Crime Agency (NCA).[10] In March 2015, it was announced that he would be leaving the NCA in the Autumn of 2015.[11] He stepped down in July 2015.[12]
On 2 December 2015, it was announced that Gormley would be the next Chief Constable of Police Scotland, succeeding Sir Stephen House. He beat two of the Deputy Chief Constables for Police Scotland to the job: Neil Richardson, the Designated Deputy for Chief Constable; and, Iain Livingstone, the Deputy Chief Constable (crime and operational support). He took up the appointment on 5 January 2016,[13] and will be paid £212,280.
Honours
In the 2013 New Year Honours, Gormely was awarded the Queen's Police Medal (QPM) in recognition of his service as Chief Constable of Norfolk Police.[14]
References
- ↑ "New Chief Constable of Police Scotland Appointed"
- ↑ "New police chief may defy Sturgeon over armed officers"
- ↑ "Philip Gormley: Profile of new chief constable of Police Scotland". STV News. 2 December 2015. Retrieved 2 December 2015.Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css must have content model "Sanitized CSS" for TemplateStyles (current model is "Scribunto").
- ↑ "Former Crime Agency chief Phil Gormley appointed new head of Police Scotland". BBC News. 2 December 2015. Retrieved 2 December 2015.Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css must have content model "Sanitized CSS" for TemplateStyles (current model is "Scribunto").
- ↑ "Chief Constable Sir Stephen House spends last day in job". BBC News. 30 November 2015. Retrieved 2 December 2015.Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css must have content model "Sanitized CSS" for TemplateStyles (current model is "Scribunto").
- ↑ "Counter Terrorism Command". Metropolitan Police. Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime. Retrieved 2 December 2015.Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css must have content model "Sanitized CSS" for TemplateStyles (current model is "Scribunto").
- ↑ "New Chief Constable". Norfolk Constabulary. January 2010. Retrieved 2 December 2015.Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css must have content model "Sanitized CSS" for TemplateStyles (current model is "Scribunto").
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- ↑ "National Crime Agency update". Crime and policing newsletter. Home Office. 30 May 2013. Retrieved 2 December 2015.Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css must have content model "Sanitized CSS" for TemplateStyles (current model is "Scribunto").
- ↑ "Changes to NCA leadership team". National Crime Agency. 26 March 2015. Retrieved 2 December 2015.Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css must have content model "Sanitized CSS" for TemplateStyles (current model is "Scribunto").
- ↑ "Deputy Director General - David Armond QPM". National Crime Agency. Retrieved 2 December 2015.Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css must have content model "Sanitized CSS" for TemplateStyles (current model is "Scribunto").
- ↑ "New Chief Constable of Police Scotland Appointed". Police Scotland. 2 December 2015. Retrieved 2 December 2015.Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css must have content model "Sanitized CSS" for TemplateStyles (current model is "Scribunto").
- ↑ "No. 60367". The London Gazette (invalid
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