New police commander appointed for Test Valley area

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

Hampshire Constabulary has appointed Chief Inspector Clare Denyer as District Commander for Test Valley, covering Romsey.

Hampshire Constabulary has appointed Chief Inspector Clare Denyer as its new District Commander for Test Valley, covering the Romsey area. She took up the role in August 2026, replacing Chief Inspector Sharath Ranjan, who has moved to become District Commander for Basingstoke.

Denyer has served with Hampshire Constabulary for 23 years in various roles across the county. Before her new appointment, she was a chief inspector in the Professional Standards Department, where she led on misconduct and complaints and oversaw the force's improvement plan. Her previous work has focused on violence against women and girls, police misconduct and complaints.

Denyer said she was 'delighted' to be appointed to the role. 'Test Valley is a beautiful part of Hampshire that encompasses such a wide array of policing challenges and opportunities, which I know my teams work day and night to tackle,' she said. She invited residents to approach her if they see her out and about in the community.

How it is being reported

• New police commander with nearly 25 years experience takes on RomseyHampshire Constabulary has appointed Chief Inspector Clare Denyer as its new District Commander for Test Valley.Romsey Advertiser · 15 Oct, 14:28
• New police commander with nearly 25 years experience takes on RomseyHampshire Constabulary has appointed Chief Inspector Clare Denyer as its new District Commander for Test Valley.Southern Daily Echo · 15 Oct, 11:54

In this story: Clare Denyer · Sharath Ranjan · Hampshire Constabulary · Test Valley · Romsey · Basingstoke

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