Interview: Chief Constable Nick Adderleys bottom-up approach

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Interview: Chief Constable Nick Adderley's bottom-up approach

Northamptonshire's Chief Constable, Nick Adderley, has just completed his first two years in the job and tells Police Oracle why he believes a certain type of leadership is important to workforce morale.

Chief Constable Nick Adderley

Date - 11th September 2020
By - Chloe Livadeas

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Nick Adderley is a chief constable who seems to invoke faith and morale among the ranks, and is known for his straight-talking and down-to-earth attitude which appears to bridge the gap between management and frontline officers. He says the welfare...

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