Friday 16 March 2007 - 239(KM)

POLICE AUTHORITY WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

Digswell resident, Kevin McGetrick, is one of three new Independent members appointed to Hertfordshire Police Authority who take up their roles in April.

Also appointed are Bengie Walden from Harpenden and Sue Warman from Watford. Current Independent member and Vice Chair of the Authority, Brenda Griffiths from Radlett, has been re-appointed for a further four years.

Chair of the Authority, Ian Laidlaw-Dickson, congratulated the new members on their appointments. Ian said, “We had over 50 excellent applicants for the four vacancies, but I believe the people we appointed offer a wide mix of ability, skills and experience that will benefit the Authority enormously. On behalf of my colleagues, I would like to offer them my congratulations and look forward to working with them in the future”.

Company Managing Director, Kevin, said “I firmly believe that a high quality police service should be accessible and responsive to all members of our community and look forward to promoting this aim as a member of the Police Authority. We are fortunate to have an already highly regarded police service in Hertfordshire and I look forward to contributing further to its success.”

Ian added, “Our thanks and best wishes go to our three existing Independent members and Magistrate member, who decided to stand down at the end of March. Peter Holland, Christine Adey, Simon Marlow and Robin Lipscombe have given sterling service to the Authority and have helped steer policing in Hertfordshire through periods of great change. We wish them well for the future, and their contribution and input will be greatly missed.”

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