Tim Forber appointed as new North Yorkshire Chief Constable

Tim Forber is the current Deputy Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police

South Yorkshire Police's deputy chief constable has been appointed as the new chief constable of North Yorkshire Police.

Tim Forber joined the South Yorkshire force in 2016 and became DCC in 2021.

North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Zoë Metcalfe selected Mr Forber as her preferred candidate after an interview last month.

He was confirmed in the role by the Police, Fire and Crime Panel at a hearing on Thursday.

Ms Metcalfe said she was "delighted" he had been selected.

"During the interview process he demonstrated his depth of experience and commitment to collaboration and local neighbourhood policing across rural and urban areas," she said.

"I have every confidence he has the right qualities to drive forward North Yorkshire Police to be an outstanding service and to keep people safe and feeling safe."

Mr Forber will replace Chief Constable Lisa Winward who is retiring

Mr Forber, who is originally from Merseyside, started his policing career in 1996 when he joined the Metropolitan Police.

The father-of-three said he was "hugely honoured to be appointed chief constable".

"I am looking forward to working tirelessly on behalf of the communities of York and North Yorkshire to ensure they have an outstanding police service," he said.

Mr Forber will replace chief constable Lisa Winward who announced she would be retiring on 31 March 2024.

His start date is yet to be confirmed, the commissioner's office said.