Surrey Police is pleased to announce that Mark McEwan has been appointed as the next Deputy Chief Constable for Surrey.

Mark is set to start in the coming weeks. Deputy Chief Constable (DCC) Nev Kemp QPM is set to retire in October after 30 years of public service. Mark brings extensive experience in policing including more than 26 years serving in Police Service of Northern Ireland and the Metropolitan Police. Throughout his career, Mark has worked in a breadth of roles including community policing, counterterrorism, investigations, equality and diversity, crime prevention and change management.

Speaking about his appointment and imminent move to Surrey, Mark said: “I’m excited to be joining a Force with a strong reputation and high calibre of officers, staff and volunteers, to deliver the best possible service to the communities of Surrey.”

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer said: “Mark’s appointment to our Force as Deputy Chief Constable is fantastic news both for officers, staff and volunteers within the organisation, and Surrey’s communities. I very much look forward to working alongside him.