Staffordshire Police picks new chief constable
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Chris Noble is currently assistant chief constable at Humberside Police
A new chief constable has been chosen by Staffordshire Police after the retirement of the previous boss.
Chris Noble, the assistant chief constable of Humberside Police, has been picked to succeed Gareth Morgan.
The county's police, fire and crime commissioner, Ben Adams, made the appointment.
Mr Adams is also set to appoint a new chief fire officer to replace Becci Bryant who is retiring after five years in the post.
Mr Noble was selected for the role from a shortlist of four, with the appointment expected to be formalised by the county's police panel in October.

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