Temporary deputy becomes chief constable

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Temporary deputy becomes chief constable

Current boss, who covered post when CC retired early, has been moved back to deputy role.

Lee Freeman has been picked to take over at Humberside Police

Date - 30th May 2017
By - Ian Weinfass - Police Oracle

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A temporary deputy chief has been chosen to move directly to the post of chief constable. Humberside’s Lee Freeman is the chosen successor to Justine Curran, who was asked to leave by PCC Keith Hunter earlier this year following criticism by...

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