Simon Bailey (police officer)
Simon Robert Bailey QPM is a senior British police officer. Since 2013, he has been the Chief Constable of the Norfolk Constabulary. Bailey is also the National Police Chiefs' Council lead on child protection. He previously worked as a detective, and was involved in the investigation of the murder of Rosemary Nelson.[1]
As of 2015 he is leading Operation Hydrant, an umbrella investigation into multiple allegations of historic sexual abuse throughout the United Kingdom.[2]
Bailey was awarded the Queen's Police Medal (QPM) in the 2016 New Year Honours.[3]
Views
Bailey is concerned about the impact of austerity on Norfolk Constabulary, Bailey stated, “It would mean a reduction of 110 officers; it would take my numbers to a historic low of 1,400. Community policing will be under threat. We will end up attending and investigating less, detecting less crime, and providing a service I don’t believe any chief constable would be happy with.”[4]
Honours
| Ribbon | Description | Notes |
| Queen's Police Medal (QPM) |
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| Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal |
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| Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal |
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| Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal | |
References
- "Norfolk PCC Stephen Bett announces preferred Chief Constable". BBC News. 20 September 2013.
- "Over 1400 suspects investigated for child sexual abuse by people of public prominence, or within institutions". National Police Chiefs' Council. 20 May 2015.
- "No. 61450". The London Gazette (Supplement). 30 December 2015. p. N35.
- Police chiefs warn of fewer officers after Treasury shrinks budgets further The Guardian
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| Preceded by Phil Gormley |
Chief Constable of Norfolk Constabulary 2013 to present |
Incumbent |