PCC thanks retiring Chief Constable

Thursday, 3 November 2022 00:00

Wiltshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson thanked Chief Constable Kier Pritchard for his dedication to policing.

He said: “Chief Constable Kier Pritchard has spent his career dedicated to policing in Wiltshire, and I thank him for that public service and the years he has spent keeping the county’s residents safe. It has been evident to me, since I became PCC, just how much Kier loves policing and has relished being at the helm of Wiltshire Police.

“Under his leadership, Wiltshire Police faced one of the most challenging periods of its history with the nerve agent attack on Salisbury - not many Chief Constables can say they successfully dealt with an international incident on their first day in the job.

“I have enjoyed my time working closely with Kier and wish him all the best for the future with whatever challenges he chooses to take once retirement happens. In the meantime, we both remained focused on improving Wiltshire Police, delivering the police and crime plan and leading the force through the Engage process while proactively addressing those areas of concern raised in the latest PEEL assessment.”

Chief Constable Pritchard has dedicated his entire policing career to Wiltshire. Throughout his service, he has held the position of Detective in each rank, culminating in leading the Force response to major and serious crime as the Detective Chief Superintendent between 2011 – 2014, where he also held national responsibilities through the Homicide Working Group.

The Police and Crime Commissioner is responsible for the recruitment of the next Chief Constable.

More information on this process will be made available by his office shortly to ensure a seamless transition for the public.

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