Our people

Find out more about some of the people who assist with the smooth running of the force. You can also find out how to identify the ranks of our officers.

Chief Constable ›

Chief Constable Andrew Trotter welcomes you to our website and explains more about the force.

Chief officers ›

Our chief officers make up our strategic command team. They oversee every aspect of our force.

Officer roles ›

Read more about the roles and powers of our PCs, PCSOs and Special Constables.

Specialist Units ›

Our national force is split into units, who all work to keep the UK’s railways safe.

Family Liaison Officers ›

Our FLOs communicate between bereaved families and our investigation teams.

Dogs Unit: supporting our officers across the UK ›

Our police dogs provide a vital supporting role in the reduction of crime.

Specialist Response Unit: minimising disruption ›

Our SRU examine unattended items and unusual substances.

Behind the scenes at our Scientific Support Unit ›

Our SSU collects and examines forensics at the scene of an incident.