Steve Cooper becomes the county's second most senior police officer
Steve Cooper said he wanted to deliver the best possible policing to local communitiesSteve Cooper began his policing career in London but has served in Nottinghamshire for more than 20 years.
As well as CID and neighbourhood policing roles, Mr Cooper oversaw major events like the Queen's Diamond Jubilee and Olympic Torch Relay.'Connection and commitment'Mr Cooper transferred to Nottinghamshire Police from the Metropolitan Police Service in 2001 and was posted to Mansfield. He became an inspector in 2002, where he worked in a variety of posts including response, neighbourhoods and the Criminal Investigation Department .
In 2013, Mr Cooper was promoted to chief superintendent and divisional commander for the city of Nottingham, and most recently was an assistant chief constable."After 21 years of working for Nottinghamshire Police, I am thrilled to take on this role. I have a strong sense of connection and commitment to the area, and to the staff and public I am so proud of working with and for.
"I'm looking forward to supporting all our officers and staff in doing the job they joined for, delivering the best possible policing to our local communities."
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