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Who's Who

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You can contact any of our Chief Officers via our Police Headqurters (HQ), details of which can be found on our Contact Us section.

Tim Hollis CBE QPM, Chief Constable

Born and bred in South Yorkshire, after leaving school Tim Hollis did Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) for a year in Ghana, West Africa before going to Bristol University. He then undertook short service commission in the 3rd Battalion, The Parachute Regiment.

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David Griffin, Deputy Chief Constable

David Griffin joined Humberside Police in 19 September 2005 as the Deputy Chief Constable. He holds the portfolios for professional standards and corporate development.

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Stuart Donald, Assistant Chief Constable (Operations)

Stuart Donald has strong links with the people of the Humberside Police area having grown up in Scunthorpe and joined Humberside Police in 1985. He spent the early years of his service working as a detective in Hull and specialist in the Force Drug Squad. He has been commended four times.

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Alan Leaver, Assistant Chief Constable (Operations Support)

Alan Leaver started his police career in 1985 with Warwickshire Constabulary. Prior to joining, Alan had been a teacher for 5 years in secondary schools in the county.

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Phil Goatley, Assistant Chief Officer (Support)

Phil Goatley, a native of Gravesend, Kent, joined Humberside Police in April 1999. From 1985 to 1989, he worked for the former Humberside County Council and in 1989 become a chartered public finance accountant.

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Ian Watson, Assistant Chief Officer (Human Resources)

A Cumbrian by birthright, joined Humberside Police in February 2008. Prior to this Ian had a background in the military, other police services, and has held HR directorships in both the private sector and NHS.

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