Simon Chesterman OBE, QPM
Biography
Simon Chesterman joined the Civil Nuclear Constabulary in January 2014 as the CNC’s deputy chief constable and was promoted to chief constable on 1 April 2019. He is also the National Police Chiefs’ Council lead expert on armed policing. He began his career with Thames Valley Police and went on to become deputy chief constable, specialist operations, West Mercia Police. In 2012 he was awarded the Queen’s Police Medal.
Chief Constable / Chief Executive Officer
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responsible for operational performance of the CNC
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Accounting Officer for the Civil Nuclear Police Authority and CNC, ensuring demonstrable financial efficiency and effectiveness
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improves, develops and maintains effective strategic partnerships with the CNPA, site license companies, the Office for Nuclear Regulation (Civil Nuclear Security), Home Office and Police Scotland forces and the Ministry of Defence Police