West Midlands Police has announced the appointment of Scott Green as Deputy Chief Constable following a rigorous selection process.

Damian Barratt has been announced as the new deputy chief constable by West Mercia. Mr Barratt takes the position formerly held by the incumbent chief constable, Richard Cooper.

Following 20 years’ service with the Metropolitan Police, Assistant Chief Constable Meir moved to the West Midlands force in 2016, becoming the policing commander for Wolverhampton.

After five years as Chief Constable for Nottinghamshire Police, Craig Guildford will assume the top job for the West Midlands force.

Shaun West, the former Deputy Chief Constable of Gloucestershire Police, retired in the summer amidst a criminal investigation and misconduct allegations, which he denies.

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Photo: West Midlands Police New Deputy Chief Constable, Scott Green, was sworn in as a West Midlands Police officer on Monday as he was welcomed to the force by colleagues.

The deputy chief constable of West Midlands Police takes over the top job in January, the force announces today.

Chief Constable Richard Cooper said: “I am pleased to appoint Damian as our new deputy chief constable as I continue to build on ensuring stable chief officer leadership across West Mercia Police.