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# Police chief to retire
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/police-chief-to-retire/
- Published: 2012-11-14T08:30:45.000Z
- Updated: 2012-11-14T08:32:05.000Z
- Description: Chief Superintendent Graham Bartlett, divisional commander of Brighton and Hove will be retiring from Sussex Police in March next year.
- Author: Besi
- Tags: News

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Chief Superintendent Graham Bartlett

Chief Superintendent Graham Bartlett, divisional commander of Brighton and Hove will be retiring from Sussex Police in March next year.

**In a statement he said:**

> *“I have taken the decision to retire from the police service on March 31 2013\. By that time I will have had the great privilege of holding the office of constable for 30 years.*  
>  
> *“To have served in every rank at Brighton and Hove has been a great honour and over the years I have made many great friends here.*   
>  
> *“I truly believe that our city is a very special place with vibrant and diverse people and communities served by truly remarkable and capable people in all sectors. I have been humbled to be part of the partnerships which have made Brighton and Hove a safer and healthier place to live, work and visit.*  
>  
> *“I leave the service at a time of great change but I know that whatever the future holds our organisation will continue to have public service at its heart.*  
>  
> *“I have no immediate plans for the future, these will come. However, of what I am certain is that there will always be much to do in terms of improving safety, reducing inequality and promoting a healthier society.*   
>  
> *“I know that those with whom I have had the pleasure of working will continue to strive for those outcomes for the benefit of all.*  
>  
> *“I will, of course, be around for sometime yet and it will very much be business as usual until the day I leave. Whilst I know we will have the time to say our farewells, I would like to thank you all for your support, friendship and counsel over the years.”*

Commander Bartlett is seen as a moderniser and a champion of equality issues within the police service.