Cambridgeshire chief is latest to announce retirement

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Cambridgeshire chief is latest to announce retirement

Five forces now looking for new leaders.

Alec Wood

Date - 9th May 2018
By - Ian Weinfass - Police Oracle

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Cambridgeshire’s chief constable has become the sixth chief in a month to announce retirement plans. Alec Wood, who took over in August 2015, will leave the eastern force in September. His announcement follows the heads of North Yorkshire,...

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