North Yorkshire Police Authority today announced that Grahame Maxwell is to be the new Chief Constable

The appointment has been announced following a gruelling 2 day process earlier this week.

Jane Kenyon, Chairman of the North Yorkshire Police Authority said,

‘We are absolutely delighted to announce that Mr Maxwell will be the NYP’s new Chief Constable. North Yorkshire has a proud tradition of being able to attract the best talent to this area and in Grahame Maxwell we have secured the services of one of the biggest rising stars in British policing.’

‘In making the appointment, the Authority was determined to bring in a high calibre leader who will continue the progress made by the North Yorkshire service over the last few years, who has the personal charisma and passion to take NYP even further and who will quickly gain the trust, respect and support of all our community and partner organisations. In Grahame, we have just such a person and we are confident that he will achieve considerable success during his time with us. We are delighted to welcome him.’

I am in negotiation with the South Yorkshire Authority and Chief Constable with regard to the date on which Grahame will start his new job but am confident he will be with us very shortly after Ms Cannings’ retirement on 16 May.’

In response to his appointment, Mr Maxwell said:

“Of course, I too am delighted to be appointed as Chief Constable of North Yorkshire. It will be an honour to lead this force.

“It has a fine reputation, both locally and nationally, and I look forward to enhancing that reputation even further, especially in the areas of neighbourhood policing and the quality of our service. NYP has reduced crime enormously over recent years and now is the time to exploit that performance and the investments made in the service.

“Personally this is, of course, the pinnacle of my police career and I can’t wait to get going.”