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Assistant Chief Constable - Steph Morgan

Steph Morgan

Steph joined Leicestershire Constabulary in July 2010.  

Steph began her police service in 1983 when she joined Hampshire Constabulary were she had a varied career including a period on the Fraud Squad where she led a team dealing with complex 'white collar' crime and was the first officer from the West to undertake investigative work in Russia. 

As a Detective Inspector Steph worked in Child Protection, was Gosport's Detective Inspector and became Head of the Fingerprint Bureau, Chemical Treatment Unit and a Crime Scene Co-ordinator.  As Chief Inspector in Operations she undertook a scoping study of Policing in Gambia on behalf of the Foreign Office before joining the Force's Professional Standard's Department.

Following promotion to Superintendent in August 2004 she became the Commander of policing on the Isle of Wight.  Here she led a team that achieved three financial and performance years as a top performer in relation to crime figures (reduction and detection) in a league table composed of the most similar areas in the Country.  Following a Force Restructure Steph was promoted to Chief Superintendent in April 2006 remaining on the Isle of Wight.  She oversaw the change management required to deliver the governmental vision of Neighbourhood Policing.

In November 2007 Steph became temporary Assistant Chief Constable, Territorial Operations.  As part of this role she oversaw the six Operational Command Units which cover the Force area and was responsible for the delivery of local policing. 

In February 2008, she became Chief Superintendent leading the Community Safety Department.  In August 2008 until June 2009 Steph once again took up the role as Temporary Assistant Chief Constable in charge of Personnel and Operational Support, a portfolio that covered Training, Criminal Justice, Control Room and Call Handling. 

When not at work Steph enjoys sport, travelling, theatre, cinema and eating out.  She enjoys reading and supporting charitable events.  Steph has a BA (Hons) History and English from the University of Winchester and the University of Southern Maine, USA and has an MSc in Policy and Professional Studies (Crime and Policing) from Portsmouth University.