Shaun Sawyer to become Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police
The acting Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police is set to take up the job permanently.
Shaun Sawyer, who has filled the role on a temporary basis since the departure of Stephen Otter in March last year, was the “unanimous choice” over three other candidates.
The appointment is subject to a confirmation hearing by the Police and Crime panel in early February.
Mr Sawyer will be paid £151,000 a year for the role and will be offered a five-year contract.
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The decision comes following a ‘test’ day in Exeter yesterday in which involved the candidates taking part in an interview process and presentation.
On his appointment, Mr Sawyer said he felt “privileged” to have been given the opportunity.
He said: “I am delighted to have been selected at this stage to be the new Chief Constable, and look forward to continue working with the Police and Crime Commissioner, Tony Hogg, to provide the best possible policing service across the peninsula.
“I would like to say how privileged I feel to have been given the opportunity to continue to lead such a dedicated and skilled workforce.”
“This is an excellent force and I am proud to have served as both Deputy Chief Constable and temporary Chief Constable over the past few years.”
“The force still faces many challenges over the next few years, but I am confident that through the on-going hard work and dedication of my staff and officers we can continue to drive down crime, protect vulnerable people and provide an excellent policing service to people across Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.”
The selection and interview panel was led by Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg who was keen to stabilise the leadership of the force as soon as possible.
Following the appointment, PCC Tony Hogg said he had already built an excellent working relationship with Mr Sawyer.
He said: “We were extremely pleased by the quality of all the candidates. It’s testament to the high regard in which the Devon and Cornwall force is held nationwide.
“A rigorous, transparent and very fair interview process culminated in a unanimous decision by the five strong panel. Shaun Sawyer impressed us tremendously with his clear vision for the future of policing in this area, and I’m very much looking forward to working closely with him.
“Shaun Sawyer and I have already built an excellent working relationship and I’m confident that will develop further in the future with our joint aim of cutting crime. Shaun has already made some good progress in this regard since taking temporary charge nearly a year ago.”
Mr Sawyer began his police career in 1986, initially as a uniformed officer in central London.
More recently he was the Metropolitan Police lead for covert operations and intelligence (2005-2007), lead for violent crime and geographic policing in South West London (2007-2008) and in 2008 was appointed as Head of Counter terrorism within Scotland Yard.
He joined the Devon and Cornwall force as Deputy Chief Constable in April 2010.
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