Current timestamp: 27/01/2023 11:17:23
AgeAlertAnonymousAppealsApplicationsApply Or RegisterArea OutlineArrow DownArrow LeftArrow RightArrow UpAutomatic DoorsBack ArrowBusinessCalendarCashArrow DownArrow LeftArrow RightArrow Down[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-chrome' for 'English (United Kingdom)']ClockCloseContactDirectionsDocumentDownloadDrawDrugExpandExternal LinkFacebookFb CommentFb LikeFiletype DefaultFiletype DocFiletype PdfFiletype PptFiletype XlsFinance[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-firefox' for 'English (United Kingdom)']First AidFlickrFraudGive FeedbackGlobeGuide DogHealthHearing ImpairedInduction LoopInfoInstagramIntercom[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-internet-explorer' for 'English (United Kingdom)']LaptopLiftLinkedinLocal ActivityLoudspeakerLow CounterMailMapMap PinMembershipMenuMenu 2[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-microsoft-edge' for 'English (United Kingdom)']Missing PeopleMobility ImpairmentNationalityNorth PointerOne Mile RadiusOverviewPagesPaper PlaneParkingPdfPhonePinterestPlayPushchairRefreshReportRequestRestart[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-rotate-clockwise' for 'English (United Kingdom)']Rss[Missing text '/SvgIcons/Symbols/Titles/icon-safari' for 'English (United Kingdom)']SearchShareSign LanguageSnapchatStart AgainStatsStats And Prevention AdviceStopSubscribeTargetTattosTell Us AboutTickTumblrTwenty Four HoursTwitterTwitter LikeTwitter ReplyTwitter RetweetUploadVisually ImpairedWhatsappWheelchairWheelchair AssistedWheelchair ParkingWheelchair RampWheelchair WcYoutubeZoom InZoom Out

Quickly exit this site by pressing the Escape key Leave this site

Skip to main content

Skip to main navigation

Welcome

This site is a beta, which means it's a work in progress and we'll be adding more to it over the next few weeks. Your feedback helps us make things better, so please let us know what you think.

Show me the site

warwickshire-logo

Search this website

Main navigation menu

  • Report

    Back to Report

    • Crime
    • Road traffic incident
    • Report antisocial behaviour
    • Missing person
    • Fraud
    • Civil disputes
    • Lost or found property
    • Lost or stolen vehicles
  • Tell us about

    Back to Tell us about

    • Tell us about possible terrorist activity
    • How to tell us about something you've seen or heard
    • An existing case or report
    • A procession or event you are planning
    • Filming
    • Abnormal vehicle load
  • Apply or register

    Back to Apply or register

    • Careers
    • Charity collection licences
    • Compensation for victims of crime
    • Firearm, shotgun or explosives certificate
    • Attend a misconduct hearing
  • Request

    Back to Request

    • A collision report
    • Intellectual property (IP) licence
    • Your fingerprints
    • Information: about the police, about yourself or someone else
  • Thanks and complaints

    Back to Thanks and complaints

    • Complaints
    • Say thanks
    • Feedback about the website
  • Your area

Breadcrumb

  1. ...
  2. News

New Deputy Chief Constable appointed for Warwickshire Police

Main article content

Navigation

Latest

14:15 01/04/2022

Warwickshire Police Chief Constable Debbie Tedds has announced the appointment of Alex Franklin-Smith as the force’s new Deputy Chief Constable.

Speaking today (Friday), Chief Constable Tedds said: “The substantive appointment of Alex as our new DCC is an important one for the force. Alex has a wealth of experience and operational knowledge, change leadership and great understanding of the communities of Warwickshire.

"It is a privilege and honour to see Alex secure this permanent role and I know he will continue to demonstrate the leadership, integrity and focus he has done throughout his career in policing.”

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire, Philip Seccombe, added: “This is a great appointment for the force and many congratulations to Alex.

"His leadership skills, professional approach and experience will bring great benefits to the force in its commitment to effectively prevent and respond to crime and reassure communities in Warwickshire.”

DCC Alex Franklin-Smith.jpg

DCC Alex Franklin-Smith began his policing career with Surrey Police in 2002 before transferring to Warwickshire Police in 2007.

In 2008 he joined the National High Potential Development Scheme and worked in a variety of uniform and detective roles up to the rank of Superintendent.

In 2012 he was seconded to the National Crime Agency (NCA) where he led a programme of work to tackle serious organised crime, terrorism, and international drug trafficking.

On his return from the NCA, DCC Franklin-Smith took up the post of Director of Intelligence for Warwickshire Police, working across both Warwickshire and West Mercia as part of the then strategic alliance arrangements.

During this time, he led a programme of work which enabled the UK’s first national tasking and coordination arrangements for law enforcement.

In 2015 he was appointed Chief Superintendent responsible for local policing services across Warwickshire Police before becoming Assistant Chief Constable for the force in 2018.

He has extensive experience as a strategic firearms and public order commander and is co-chair of the Warwickshire Local Resilience Forum ensuring the county is well prepared for a whole range of civil emergencies.

DCC Franklin-Smith is the national policing lead for burglary and holds postgraduate qualifications in Leadership and Management.

Share

Is there a problem with this page?

Footer navigation

We use cookies on this site to give you a better, more personalised experience.

I'm fine with cookies I'd like to manage the cookies

Warwickshire Police

  • Contact us
  • Careers
  • About us
  • News
  • Campaigns
  • Privacy notice
  • Cookies
  • Terms and conditions
  • Accessibility

Information and services

  • Advice and information
  • Crime prevention
  • Stats and data
  • Accessing information (FOI)
  • Report
  • Tell us about
  • Apply or register
  • Request
  • Thanks and complaints

Partners

  • Police.uk
  • Ask the Police
  • Police and Crime Commissioner

Follow us on:

© Copyright 2023. All rights reserved.