Christine Elliott appointed interim Chair of College of Policing

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Christine Elliott appointed interim Chair of College of Policing

Christine Elliot, previously the College of Policing's Senior Independent Director, has taken over as interim Chair.

Christine Elliot

Date - 9th March 2020
By - Chloe Livadeas

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Christine Elliott has been appointed by the Home Secretary as the interim Chair of the CoP, following her nomination by the College Board. Ms Elliot is taking over the role from outgoing Chair, Millie Banerjee, who had been the permanent Chair...

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