Sussex Police chief constable rejoins force after short break

Jo Shiner has been reappointed as the chief constable of Sussex Police following a short break from the position.

Shiner retired as the force’s chief constable on 31 August, planning to return under the Retire and Rejoin scheme.

The scheme is open to all police officers in England and Wales regardless of rank and is designed to retain skills, knowledge and experience. It allows for any officer to formally resign and take a break of at least one month before being reappointed at the same rank.

Shiner was quizzed by councillors who are members of the Sussex Police and Crime Panel last week, as they met to ratify her reappointment.

Katy Bourne OBE, Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), had previously recommended Shiner’s reappointment.

Speaking after the decision, Bourne said, “I am delighted that the Sussex Police and Crime Panel unanimously supported my proposed reappointment of Mrs Jo Shiner to the position of Chief Constable for Sussex Police at their meeting on Friday 27th September.

“In my recommendation to panel members I stressed the importance of continuity of strong and proven leadership and the need to retain experienced senior officers of the highest calibre.

“The panel had no hesitation in unanimously supporting my proposal to offer Mrs Shiner the opportunity to rejoin Sussex Police until August 2027 under the nationally approved Retire and Rejoin scheme.”

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