Solihull announces new police chief
West Midlands Police has announced that there is a new police chief for Solihull, as Chief Superintendent Rich Harris takes over as the borough commander. He is responsible for all aspects of policing in the area.
Chief Supt Rich Harris (pictured) recently led Operation Advance in Solihull which saw officers working more closely with our communities and tackling the issues that matter most to local people. This work continues.
Rich has three priorities:
- Effectively responding to calls for service
- Putting victims first and Improving investigation outcomes
- Reducing crime across the borough through locally based officers
Over the coming weeks he will be working alongside his teams and speaking to local people.
Chief Superintendent Rich Harris said: “I am committed to tackling the issues that affect the local communities and people most in Solihull. Such as anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, robbery, burglary and crimes that might not be visible to the public every day.
“We now have more dedicated police resources in Solihull and are working closely with our partners to deal with the things that matter most to you.”
Rich has been part of Solihull Police for three years, serving as Superintendent and has played a key role in tackling issues raised by communities across the borough. Previous to working in Solihull, Rich worked across other areas of the force including Birmingham, Sandwell, the force’s intelligence Unit and Counter Terrorism Unit.
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