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| Humberside PCC proposes Justine Curran as new chief constable | Humberside PCC proposes Justine Curran as new chief constable |
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| Humberside Police is set to appoint its first female chief constable. | Humberside Police is set to appoint its first female chief constable. |
| Humberside police and crime commissioner (PCC) Matthew Grove has put forward the Tayside chief constable Justine Curran as the force's new head. | |
| Her appointment must be approved by the police and crime panel which oversees the force when it meets on 15 February. | Her appointment must be approved by the police and crime panel which oversees the force when it meets on 15 February. |
| Sheffield-born Ms Curran served as an officer in the Greater Manchester and Merseyside forces, before becoming Tayside chief in 2009. | Sheffield-born Ms Curran served as an officer in the Greater Manchester and Merseyside forces, before becoming Tayside chief in 2009. |
| Ms Curran said she was looking forward to "getting down to work". | Ms Curran said she was looking forward to "getting down to work". |
| Humberside PCC Matthew Grove said: "I always said this would be the most significant decision I would make. | |
| "I am delighted to have secured the services of an outstanding leader with a proven track record. | |
| "Justine clearly brings sound experience as an existing chief constable, having worked in some extremely challenging areas of the country." | |
| If approved, Ms Curran will replace Tim Hollis who is retiring at the end of March after eight years in the job. | |
| Mr Hollis said he was pleased at the recommendation of Ms Curran as his successor. | |
| He said: "As a serving chief in her own right, Justine understands the demands of leading a modern police force and managing the complex challenges we face." |