New top cop for Forres and rest of Moray
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Police Scotland has appointed Chief Inspector Simon Reid as the new Area Commander for Moray.
Having started his career with Grampian Police in 2002, his experience over the last two decades includes frontline policing positions throughout Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.
He's also undertaken intelligence roles, leading the North Royalty and VIP Planning Unit and, latterly, the Emergency and Resilience Planning team nationally.
Ch Insp Reid said: "Throughout my various roles in policing, my real passion has always been working in an operational setting and I am delighted to be leading the team across Moray.
"I’d like to thank my predecessor, Norman Stevenson, for his incredible support as he handed over to me and the positive impact that he has had on the area during his tenure.
"I seek to continue this work and move things forward in a positive manner in a number of key areas.
"Moray is a special place, not least to myself and my family.
"My wife considers Moray her childhood home, with many happy memories having been raised in the area by parents who both served at RAF Lossiemouth.
"There has been significant challenges throughout the area due to the pandemic.
"However, we can look ahead to an exciting future thanks to a number of factors, such as the recently signed Moray Growth Deal which will bring so many of us involved across the community even closer together.
"I look forward to supporting officers and staff throughout the region and strengthening our relationships with partners, as we all strive to address the issues that matter most to our communities and to ensure Moray remains a safe and secure place to live, work and visit."
