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Force unveils new chief constable | Force unveils new chief constable |
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The new chief constable of Dyfed-Powys Police has been appointed, the force's police authority has announced. | The new chief constable of Dyfed-Powys Police has been appointed, the force's police authority has announced. |
Ian Arundale is currently deputy chief constable of West Mercia Police and is expected to take over in June. | Ian Arundale is currently deputy chief constable of West Mercia Police and is expected to take over in June. |
He succeeds Terry Grange who retired from the force following allegations of computer misuse and financial irregularities. | He succeeds Terry Grange who retired from the force following allegations of computer misuse and financial irregularities. |
Mr Arundale started his career with South Wales Police and has a degree from the University of Glamorgan. | Mr Arundale started his career with South Wales Police and has a degree from the University of Glamorgan. |
Mr Arundale is chairman of the Association of Chief Police Officers' (Acpo) firearms working group and is responsible for producing policy governing the police use of firearms throughout the UK. | Mr Arundale is chairman of the Association of Chief Police Officers' (Acpo) firearms working group and is responsible for producing policy governing the police use of firearms throughout the UK. |
Andrew Edwards, Dyfed-Powys' acting chief constable, said he was "delighted" such an experienced officer had been appointed. | |
Criminology | Criminology |
Mr Edwards said Mr Arundale had strong links with the area and the force looked forward to further developing its "excellent operational reputation" under his leadership. | |
Mr Arundale served in a variety of posts after joining South Wales Police in 1980, including as area commander in the western area. | Mr Arundale served in a variety of posts after joining South Wales Police in 1980, including as area commander in the western area. |
He became assistant chief constable at West Mercia in November 2000 and deputy chief in 2005. | |
Mr Arundale has a MSc in criminology and criminal justice from Cardiff University, as well as a BA in police studies from the University of Glamorgan. | |
He has also studied law and order throughout the United States. | He has also studied law and order throughout the United States. |
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