Force unveils new chief constable

New chief Ian Arundale (left) and predecessor Terry Grange

The new chief constable of Dyfed-Powys Police has been appointed, the force's police authority has announced.

Ian Arundale is currently deputy chief constable of West Mercia Police and is expected to take over in June.

He succeeds Terry Grange who retired from the force following allegations of computer misuse and financial irregularities.

Mr Arundale started his career with South Wales Police and has a degree from the University of Glamorgan.

Mr Arundale is chairman of the Association of Chief Police Officers' (Acpo) firearms working group and is responsible for producing policy governing the police use of firearms throughout the UK.

Andrew Edwards, Dyfed-Powys' acting chief constable, said he was "delighted" such an experienced officer had been appointed.

Criminology

Mr Edwards said Mr Arundale had strong links with the area and the force looked forward to further developing its "excellent operational reputation" under his leadership.

Mr Arundale served in a variety of posts after joining South Wales Police in 1980, including as area commander in the western area.

He became assistant chief constable at West Mercia in November 2000 and deputy chief in 2005.

Mr Arundale has a MSc in criminology and criminal justice from Cardiff University, as well as a BA in police studies from the University of Glamorgan.

He has also studied law and order throughout the United States.