00:00Choosing a chief constable is a major decision for local policing.
00:05The post leads England and Wales' second largest force serving Birmingham,
00:11the Black Country, Coventry and surrounding communities.
00:14A national search for West Midlands Police's next permanent leader has formally begun.
00:21Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster is responsible for appointing a chief constable.
00:27He says the role carries responsibility for preventing crime, improving community safety
00:33and helping people, families and businesses feel safe.
00:37He has invited interest from eligible senior offices nationwide.
00:42Candidates must hold the rank of assistant chief constable or above.
00:46The Commissioner says he's written to officers who meet that requirement seeking a wide field of applicants.
00:52The process will include interviews with regional stakeholders before Mr Foster's final panel.
00:59Craig Guilford retired in January after the force faced criticism over a decision
01:05to exclude Maccabee, Tel Aviv supporters from an Aston Villa match in Birmingham.
01:11Scott Green was appointed acting chief constable and now leads the force while recruitment is completed.
01:18Applications close on the 24th of July.
01:21Shortlisted candidates are expected to be interviewed in September before the Commissioner's panel reaches its decision.
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