Leicestershire Police seeks an inspirational new chief as Rob Nixon retires. Focus is on strong leadership and public trust.
Rob Nixon, the current chief, retires next month. He served for 32 years. Matthews thanked Nixon for good leadership and promised to find a good replacement.
Leicestershire Police covers a big area, serving Leicestershire and Rutland. Over 1.1 million people live there. Matthews says the area changes a lot.
The police want a leader to inspire them. Officers like working for Leicestershire Police. They want a chief who cares and works hard for them, building the future.
They want someone with experience and leadership. This person should learn from others and use good plans from experts to make the service better.
Matthews said policing changes fast now. Preventing crime matters more. Prisons are full, and courts are backed up. People must understand these changes.
Policing needs public trust to work, and this trust must stay strong. Leicestershire Police is already good, but the future brings challenges and chances.
Nixon became chief in 2022. Simon Cole had that job before him. Cole died by suicide after retiring, just 12 days later.