Police chiefs get to work
Police and Crime Commissioners take up their posts across the region.
Barry Coppinger begins work as Cleveland Police Commissioner
The former Middlesbrough councillor Barry Coppinger is set to begin work as the first Crime and Police Commissioner for Cleveland.
He will be visiting Stockton Police Office today to meet with Temporary Chief Constable Jacqui Cheer and District Commander Alistair, before walking the beat with members of the local Neighbourhood Policing team.
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