Deputy lined up for top police job

CLEVELAND'S Police and Crime Commissioner has announced the preferred person to become the next Chief Constable of Cleveland Police.

- By ANNETTE BELCHER

Commissioner Matt Storey has selected Victoria Fuller, currently Deputy Chief Constable of Cleveland Police, following a “rigorous” recruitment and assessment process over June 4 and 5.

Subject to confirmation by Cleveland's Police and Crime Panel, Ms Fuller will replace Mark Webster in July, following his decision to retire from policing after 34 years of service.

Ms Fuller started her career in policing in 1999, joining Durham Constabulary where she served for 23 years. She worked predominantly in crime investigation roles and was the first female Senior Investigating Officer in Durham Police.

Joining Cleveland Police in May 2022 as Assistant Chief Constable, Ms Fuller was promoted to Deputy Chief Constable the following February (2023), a role in which she has driven significant improvements in operational and organisational performance aimed at delivering a better service to the people of Teesside.

Ms Fuller was selected following a robust recruitment process designed in partnership with the College of Policing - the national centre for excellence for police leadership and recruitment.

Ms Fuller will appear before the Cleveland Police and Crime Panel for a confirmation hearing on June 20.