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New commander's got the biggest job in UK policing

North Highlands' top officer promises to retain 'safest' title for the region.

CI Jamie Wilson: New area commander for the north Highlands region of Scotland

Date - 21st June 2019
By - Nick Hudson - Police Oracle

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A twice-commended officer has been handed the double challenge of looking after the largest geographical command area in the UK – and arguably the safest. Promotion for Chief Inspector Jamie Wilson has seen him appointed new commander for the...

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