West Mercia Police appoints new assistant chief constable

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Emma Maxwell has joined West Mercia Police as Assistant Chief Constable for Local Policing and Operations. She arrives from Leicestershire Police after 26 years with the force.

Maxwell holds extensive credentials across multiple policing disciplines. She has worked in Response Policing, Neighbourhood Policing and Specialist Operations, and previously served on the Tactical Support Team and as a Hostage Negotiator. She completed the national PC to Inspector Fast Track programme in 2015 and has held various leadership roles since. She is a qualified Strategic Firearms Commander and Gold Public Order Commander, with experience as a Tactical Firearms Commander and Silver Public Order Commander.

Maxwell holds the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller portfolio for the National Police Chiefs' Council and graduated from the Executive Leaders Programme in 2026. She said she is 'passionate about local policing' and 'looking forward to getting out across the force, meeting our officers, staff, partners and the communities we serve'.

How it is being reported

• West Mercia Police welcomes new Assistant Chief ConstableWest Mercia Police has welcomed a new Assistant Chief Constable to its leadership team as the force lead for Local Policing and Operations.Shropshire Live · 9 Oct, 05:34
• ‘I’m passionate about local policing’: West Mercia Police welcomes new assistant chief constableEmma Maxwell joined West Mercia Police on Monday.Shropshire Star · 8 Oct, 13:11

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