Surrey Police Chief Constable Lynne Owens becomes CBE
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Lynne Owens was appointed Chief Constable in February 2012
Surrey Police Chief Constable Lynne Owens has been appointed CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for her services to policing.
Responding to the announcement, she said she was "completely gobsmacked" and honoured to have been recognised.
"It more widely reflects the many absolutely outstanding officers and staff I have been privileged to work alongside during my police service."
She began her police career in the Metropolitan Police in 1989.
She went on to serve as a senior investigating officer with Kent Police, transferring to Surrey Police in 2002 where she served as a divisional commander and then temporary Assistant Chief Constable.
'Capable police chief'
In 2008, she was awarded the Queen's Police Medal for distinguished service in the New Year's Honours.
She was appointed Surrey's Chief Constable in February 2012 after serving as Assistant Commissioner back with the Metropolitan Police.
Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner Kevin Hurley said the county was "very lucky to have such a capable police chief".
"It is wonderful to see a professional and passionate police leader recognised in this way, and I'm particularly delighted that it is recognition for one of the most senior female officers in the country.
"She is a role model for officers of all genders."