Cambridgeshire Police Chief does U-turn on retirement
He was going to retire in September but has now extended his contract
Last updated 8th Jun 2023
Cambridgeshire Chief Constable, Nick Dean, has announced he will not retire as planned and has instead extended his contract.
He announced in April that he was going to step down in September.
Mr Dean said: “Announcing my retirement was the hardest decision I have taken and over the past few weeks I have reflected on that decision and realised that now is not the right time for me.
“I love my role; it is an absolute privilege to serve the people of Cambridgeshire and I remain incredibly passionate about policing.
“I therefore formally approached the Police and Crime Commissioner for an extension to my contract which I am grateful that he has accepted.”
Mr Dean has served 31 years as a police officer, five of which have been in Cambridgeshire, where he became Chief Constable in September 2018.
For the last three years he has been the National Police Chief’s Council (NPCC) portfolio lead for forensics and charging.