Michael Fuller
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Michael Fuller, QPM
is the former Chief Constable
of Kent Police
and was the first black Chief Constable in the United Kingdom
.
Fuller took up his role as Chief Constable of Kent on 5 January 2004. He joined the Metropolitan Police Service
in 1975 as a cadet. He has served in uniformed and CID
positions throughout London. His service has included several postings at New Scotland Yard, including selection for Special Branch
.
Whilst a Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) stationed at Shepherds Bush and Hammersmith
he devised an innovative burglary control programme which successfully reduced burglary. This was a forerunner to the London - wide Operation Bumblebee. As DCI at Paddington
he devised innovative covert techniques to successfully reduce street robbery under the Operation Eagle Eye initiative.
As a Detective Superintendent he worked as a specialist Staff Officer seconded to Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary
based at the Home Office
. He gave specialist advice on crime and terrorism issues and carried out inspections of police force Special Branches in relation to counter-terrorism. He also gave regular advice to the Chief HMI, Ministers and the Home Secretary.
In 1998 he helped set up the Racial and Violent Crime Task Force in response to criticism of the Metropolitan Police arising from the Stephen Lawrence
Inquiry. He subsequently served as a uniformed Superintendent
in Lambeth
and was the Chief Superintendent
in charge of Battersea
Police Station.
In January 2000 as a Commander he took command of West Area Serious Crime Group. As well as overseeing murder investigations he set up Operation Trident to tackle gun crime within black communities in London. He was highly successful in securing the confidence and support of minority communities and this directly led to the arrest and imprisonment of some of the most dangerous violent criminals involved in gun crime in London.
In 2001 he won the G2
‘Man of the Year Award’ in recognition of his personal achievements and contribution to policing in London. In February 2002 he was promoted to Deputy Assistant Commissioner
. As well as heading the Met Police Drugs Directorate, he was also the Director of Intelligence for the Service, as part of a newly formed Specialist Crime Directorate
.http://www.kent.police.uk/About%20Kent%20Police/How%20We%20Are%20Structured/Chief%20officer%20biographies/B%20Michael%20Fuller%20-%20bio.html
On 16 February 2010 it was announced that Michael Fuller would be leaving Kent Police to start his new role as Chief Inspector of the CPS (Crown Prosecution Service
). Mr Fuller stated "'I am delighted to have been confirmed in the role of Chief Inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service
and look forward to a new challenge which I hope to take up in April. However, I will be leaving Kent with a sense of sadness after six very enjoyable years and I would like to pay tribute to all the officers and staff of the Kent force for their hard work and dedication." http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/8493702.stmhttp://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Chief%20leaving.html
On 5 July 2010 Ian Learmonth succeeded Michael Fuller as Chief Constable of Kent Police.
Queen's Police Medal
The Queen's Police Medal is awarded to police officers in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth for gallantry or distinguished service. Recipients may use the post-nominal letters "QPM", although the right to use these was only granted officially on 20 July 1969...
is the former Chief Constable
Chief Constable
Chief constable is the rank used by the chief police officer of every territorial police force in the United Kingdom except for the City of London Police and the Metropolitan Police, as well as the chief officers of the three 'special' national police forces, the British Transport Police, Ministry...
of Kent Police
Kent Police
Kent Police is the territorial police force for Kent in England, including the unitary authority of Medway.-Area and organisation:The force covers an area of with an approximate population of 1,660,588 . The Chief Constable is currently Ian Learmonth, who was appointed in 2010 and is the former...
and was the first black Chief Constable in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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.
Fuller took up his role as Chief Constable of Kent on 5 January 2004. He joined the Metropolitan Police Service
Metropolitan Police Service
The Metropolitan Police Service is the territorial police force responsible for Greater London, excluding the "square mile" of the City of London which is the responsibility of the City of London Police...
in 1975 as a cadet. He has served in uniformed and CID
Criminal Investigation Department
The Crime Investigation Department is the branch of all Territorial police forces within the British Police and many other Commonwealth police forces, to which plain clothes detectives belong. It is thus distinct from the Uniformed Branch and the Special Branch.The Metropolitan Police Service CID,...
positions throughout London. His service has included several postings at New Scotland Yard, including selection for Special Branch
Special Branch
Special Branch is a label customarily used to identify units responsible for matters of national security in British and Commonwealth police forces, as well as in the Royal Thai Police...
.
Whilst a Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) stationed at Shepherds Bush and Hammersmith
Hammersmith
Hammersmith is an urban centre in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in west London, England, in the United Kingdom, approximately five miles west of Charing Cross on the north bank of the River Thames...
he devised an innovative burglary control programme which successfully reduced burglary. This was a forerunner to the London - wide Operation Bumblebee. As DCI at Paddington
Paddington
Paddington is a district within the City of Westminster, in central London, England. Formerly a metropolitan borough, it was integrated with Westminster and Greater London in 1965...
he devised innovative covert techniques to successfully reduce street robbery under the Operation Eagle Eye initiative.
As a Detective Superintendent he worked as a specialist Staff Officer seconded to Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary for Scotland in the United Kingdom have statutory responsibility for the inspection of police forces.-England and Wales:...
based at the Home Office
Home Office
The Home Office is the United Kingdom government department responsible for immigration control, security, and order. As such it is responsible for the police, UK Border Agency, and the Security Service . It is also in charge of government policy on security-related issues such as drugs,...
. He gave specialist advice on crime and terrorism issues and carried out inspections of police force Special Branches in relation to counter-terrorism. He also gave regular advice to the Chief HMI, Ministers and the Home Secretary.
In 1998 he helped set up the Racial and Violent Crime Task Force in response to criticism of the Metropolitan Police arising from the Stephen Lawrence
Stephen Lawrence
Stephen Lawrence was a black British teenager from Eltham, southeast London, who was stabbed to death while waiting for a bus on the evening of 22 April 1993....
Inquiry. He subsequently served as a uniformed Superintendent
Superintendent (police)
Superintendent , often shortened to "super", is a rank in British police services and in most English-speaking Commonwealth nations. In many Commonwealth countries the full version is superintendent of police...
in Lambeth
Lambeth
Lambeth is a district of south London, England, and part of the London Borough of Lambeth. It is situated southeast of Charing Cross.-Toponymy:...
and was the Chief Superintendent
Chief Superintendent
Chief superintendent is a senior rank in police forces organised on the British model.- United Kingdom :In the British police, a chief superintendent is senior to a superintendent and junior to an assistant chief constable .The highest rank below Chief Officer level, chief...
in charge of Battersea
Battersea
Battersea is an area of the London Borough of Wandsworth, England. It is an inner-city district of South London, situated on the south side of the River Thames, 2.9 miles south-west of Charing Cross. Battersea spans from Fairfield in the west to Queenstown in the east...
Police Station.
In January 2000 as a Commander he took command of West Area Serious Crime Group. As well as overseeing murder investigations he set up Operation Trident to tackle gun crime within black communities in London. He was highly successful in securing the confidence and support of minority communities and this directly led to the arrest and imprisonment of some of the most dangerous violent criminals involved in gun crime in London.
In 2001 he won the G2
G2
G2, G02, G.II, G II, or G-2 may refer to:-Media:* G2, The Guardian weekday supplement* Gladiators 2000, 1994 spinoff of American Gladiators-Fiction:...
‘Man of the Year Award’ in recognition of his personal achievements and contribution to policing in London. In February 2002 he was promoted to Deputy Assistant Commissioner
Deputy Assistant Commissioner
Deputy assistant commissioner is a rank in London's Metropolitan Police Service between assistant commissioner and commander. It is equivalent to deputy chief constable in other British police forces and wears the same insignia: a pip above crossed tipstaves within a wreath.The rank was introduced...
. As well as heading the Met Police Drugs Directorate, he was also the Director of Intelligence for the Service, as part of a newly formed Specialist Crime Directorate
Specialist Crime Directorate
The Specialist Crime Directorate is one of the main branches of the London Metropolitan Police Service. It deals with a wide range of criminality from murder to organised crime. Assistant Commissioner Cressida Dick is currently the head of the directorate...
.http://www.kent.police.uk/About%20Kent%20Police/How%20We%20Are%20Structured/Chief%20officer%20biographies/B%20Michael%20Fuller%20-%20bio.html
On 16 February 2010 it was announced that Michael Fuller would be leaving Kent Police to start his new role as Chief Inspector of the CPS (Crown Prosecution Service
Crown Prosecution Service
The Crown Prosecution Service, or CPS, is a non-ministerial department of the Government of the United Kingdom responsible for public prosecutions of people charged with criminal offences in England and Wales. Its role is similar to that of the longer-established Crown Office in Scotland, and the...
). Mr Fuller stated "'I am delighted to have been confirmed in the role of Chief Inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service
Crown Prosecution Service
The Crown Prosecution Service, or CPS, is a non-ministerial department of the Government of the United Kingdom responsible for public prosecutions of people charged with criminal offences in England and Wales. Its role is similar to that of the longer-established Crown Office in Scotland, and the...
and look forward to a new challenge which I hope to take up in April. However, I will be leaving Kent with a sense of sadness after six very enjoyable years and I would like to pay tribute to all the officers and staff of the Kent force for their hard work and dedication." http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/kent/8493702.stmhttp://www.kent.police.uk/News/Latest_News/Chief%20leaving.html
On 5 July 2010 Ian Learmonth succeeded Michael Fuller as Chief Constable of Kent Police.