A new boss is taking over the helm to oversee policing in West Lancashire.
Chief Insp Geoff Hurst takes over from Chief Inspector Dean Holden, who will move to the role of Det Chief Insp in the Eastern Division, which covers Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley.
Chief Insp Hurst, 45, had been overseeing policing in Chorley for the past three months before he was appointed to the new role, which will begin on Friday 1st April.
He said: "I have spent the majority of my service in West Lancashire in both uniform and detective roles. It is where I started my policing career so I am familiar with the area, and I have a strong association with it.
"I am delighted to be returning to what is a very nice part of the county. West Lancashire is a safe area with low crime levels, and I am dedicated to keeping it this way.
"I am looking forward to carrying on the good work that is already underway, and my focus will be on keeping crime low, keeping people safe and providing a service of the highest standard to the people who live in and visit West Lancashire."
Chief Insp. Hurst joined Lancashire Constabulary in 1990, where he started his career on foot patrol in Skelmersdale. During his career he has spent time policing the Ormskirk, Coppull and Preston areas.
He has also worked on the Force Major Investigation Team, who specialise in responding to major crime, as well as spending time working for Lancashire Police headquarters, where he was staff officer to Assistant Chief Constable Andy Cooke.
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