Laurel Gittens confirmed as first female Deputy Chief Constable

Laurel Gittens has been confirmed as the first female Deputy Chief Constable (DCC) of the City Constabulary.

City Councillors last Monday unanimously agreed to promote Gittens to Senior Superintendent and confirmed her as DCC.

Gittens, who has been acting as the DCC since November, 2016, is the first woman to hold the position.

At Monday’s statutory meeting, Councillors argued that she be allowed to take up the position without a probationary period, given her years of experience and the length of time she has been acting in the post.