David Burgess-Joyce

Career

He has served as a special constable (volunteer police officer) since 1982 and risen through the ranks to be confirmed in the post on 1 January 2011. During his career with Merseyside Police Burgess-Joyce has been recognised as an exceptional leader by Her Majesty"s Inspectorate of Constabulary and the National Policing Improvement Agency.

Achievements

• He has led nationally on recruitment standards and performance measurement, and is a founder member of the Association of Special Constabulary Chief Officers.