The Staffordshire Police, Fire & Crime Panel will meet on Thursday 29 October for a confirmation hearing to consider the preferred candidate for the role of Staffordshire Chief Constable.
During the meeting, which will be broadcast live from 10am, Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams will outline the robust recruitment process undertaken to appoint the next Chief Constable. Panel members will also have the opportunity to hear directly from the preferred candidate, David Gardner, before considering whether to confirm the appointment.
People can follow the meeting live via the web, and it will also be available to view online afterwards.
For more information, and to watch live, visit: Agenda for Staffordshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel on Thursday 29th October 2026, 10:00am – Staffordshire County Council