New assistant chief constable takes up role on county force
APOLICE officer who worked in Halton more than a decade ago has returned to Cheshire as the county’s new Assistant Chief Constable (ACC).
Darren Martland has completed his first full week in the post having previously served as Cumbria’s ACC for the past 18 months.
He previously worked in Cheshire from 1999 until 2006 when he worked in several areas, mainly in uniform operational roles in Halton and Macclesfield.
ACC Martland said: “I am delighted to return to Cheshire Constabulary, which has a first class reputation both regionally and nationally.
“I am looking forward to working with our staff, partners and communities and intend to make every effort to be as visible as possible in order to understand the challenges that are faced in delivering the best possi- ble policing service for the people of Cheshire.”
“I have worked in numerous roles within policing that I have always thoroughly enjoyed.
“I have done some regional and national work in my former posts and Cheshire has a great reputation. It is a professional force with a real sense of community and a desire to serve the public.”
ACC Martland started his policing career in 1990, having graduated from Sheffield University.
The initial part of his career was spent in the ● Knowsley area where he completed a number of uniform and CID postings. Following his spell in Cheshire, he returned to Merseyside Police in 2006, on promotion to the rank of Superintendent and was posted to Wirral.
He added: “When this post came up it was too good an opportunity to miss and I’m now looking forward to getting out and about and seeing the real challenges our officers face. Coming back to Cheshire is a nice feeling. It’s great to see the progress some staff have made and also meet lots of new people. I’ve received a very warm welcome from everyone.
“My first week has been busy and I’m delighted to be here and to be part of a great team.”
Chief Constable Simon Byrne added: “I am delighted to welcome Darren back to Cheshire.
“He has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience since he was last here and I have no doubt he will prove to an invaluable asset as we move forward to delivering a police force fit for the future.”