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David Gardner has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief Constable of Warwickshire Police, having served temporarily in the role for some time.
Warwickshire Chief Constable Alex Franklin-Smith confirmed Gardner’s appointment last week saying it would bring “further stability to our senior leadership team with his wealth and variety of skills and experience.”
Gardner has worked in roles across local policing, change and transformation and protective services since joining the force in 2001 and was Assistant Chief Constable prior to taking on the role of deputy on a temporary basis. He has also worked nationally on secondments to the Home Office and National Crime Agency and is an experienced Firearms and Public Order Commander.
“I am so pleased to have been successful in the process and delighted to be able to continue the work already started. Warwickshire Police is a fantastic place to work, with the best of officers, staff and volunteers. I am committed to helping us evolve and grow into a force that delivers the very best service to our county.”
Deputy Chief Constable David Gardner.
Chief Constable Alex Franklin-Smith added: “With his operational knowledge, change leadership skills and great understanding of the communities of Warwickshire, it is a privilege and honour to see him secure this permanent role and I know he will continue to demonstrate the leadership, integrity and focus he has done throughout his career in policing.
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