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‘Colleagues said what about the pension? But I wasn’t going to just wait for it’
Alex Franklin-Smith, the former chief constable of Warwickshire Police, sat down with Police Oracle to discuss the reasons behind leaving his post and how challenging social media had become in his finals years leading the force.
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Police Sergeant – Ascension Island
- Ascension Island Government
- Ascension Island
- £23,968.00 per annum plus food and utilities allowances, free housing and other benefits
This is a unique opportunity to take on a key operational role within the Royal St Helena Police Service on Ascension Island. Working closely with and supporting the Police Inspector, you’ll help provide effective day-to-day supervision, maintain high professional standards and ensure the team delivers a responsive and community-focused policing service. You’ll be a visible and approachable presence for both colleagues and the wider community, offering guidance, making sound operational decisions and helping officers develop their skills and confidence. This is a varied, hands-on role for an experienced Sergeant who enjoys supporting leadership, strengthening a team and making a genuine difference within a close-knit island community.
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