Brighton and Hove welcomes new police commander

A new police commander is set to take the helm of Brighton and Hove Police, after a 25-year career with Sussex Police.
Brighton and Hove police commander, Chief Superintendent Lisa BellBrighton and Hove police commander, Chief Superintendent Lisa Bell
Brighton and Hove police commander, Chief Superintendent Lisa Bell

Chief Superintendent Lisa Bell succeeds Chief Superintendent Nev Kemp, who after more than three years has left his role to embark on assistant chief constable training.

Chf Supt Bell said: “It was 25 years I ago when I walked into Brighton Police Station as a probationary constable, feeling excited and proud to have achieved my dream of becoming a police officer. So when I walked into the station as divisional commander, it was no surprise that the same feelings came flooding back.

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“I have no doubt that this is going to be a hugely rewarding and challenging role and I am really looking forward to the months ahead and working with the officers and staff here in Brighton, partners and for the people of Brighton and Hove.”

Born in Hampshire, Chf Supt Bell joined Sussex Police in 1991 and worked across the force in Crawley, Horsham, Brighton and Worthing in her early career before having a number of roles in the force’s Professional Standards Department, Tactical Firearms Unit, Criminal Justice and Custody and Corporate Development Department. She is also an executive member of the Police Superintendents’ Association for England and Wales and Equality Champion for Older People.

Chf Supt Bell has two children aged seven and eight, and said when she is not working she enjoys gardening, spending time with her family and looking after her collection of animals - horses, ducks, chickens and geese.