Cooke announced as preferred choice for HMI

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Cooke announced as preferred choice for HMI

Merseyside's former Chief Constable is set to be the new Chief Inspector of Constabulary.

Inspector calls: Former Merseyside Chief Andy Cooke, preferred Chief for HMI

Date - 21st March 2022
By - Chris Smith

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Speculation has ended with confirmation that a former chief will lead police inspection. Former Merseyside Chief Constable Andrew (Andy) Cooke QPM is the government’s preferred candidate for the role of HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary and...

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