The preferred candidate to take on the leadership of Cumbria Constabulary has been named.
Cumbria’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Peter McCall has selected Deputy Chief Constable Rob Carden, as the preferred candidate.
The selection of chief constable follows a rigorous selection process by a panel with professional policing knowledge and an understanding of the criminal justice system in Cumbria.
The appointments panel was chaired Mr McCall, with support from four representatives from across the county and policing.
Mr McCall said: “The candidates demonstrated exceptional knowledge and a passion for policing, this was a competitive process which makes the selection process a difficult decision for the appointments panel.”
Chief Constable, Michelle Skeer, QPM said: “I would like to offer my congratulations to Rob for being the preferred candidate. I have enjoyed working with him, he has shown dedication and commitment in keeping our local communities in Cumbria safe.”
Mrs Skeer announced her retirement in April.
Mr Carden has been Deputy Chief Constable in Cumbria since March 2022.
As required by statutory regulations, the Police, Fire and Crime Panel will hold a confirmatory hearing on June 29. Following that, the panel will make a recommendation to the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner about whether the appointment should be confirmed.
