Police and Crime Commissioners must be notified by Chief Constables of their post-service employment within 12 months of them leaving the police service. The PCC must then review and approve the suitability of their employment.
Chief Officers (or former Chief Officers) are required to given notification of all types of paid employment, including self-employment and any relevant unpaid appointments.
The system for approving post-service employment applies to the following Chief Officer ranks:
Chief Constables (Approved via the Police and Crime Commissioner)
Deputy Chief Constables (Approved via the Chief Constable)
Assistant Chief Constables (Approved via the Chief Constable)
For transparency purposes, Police and Crime Commissioners are then required to publish details of the post-service employment notifications and outcomes relating to former Chief Constables on their website.
Below details the outcomes of notifications made to the Police and Crime Commissioner for Merseyside, in addition to the guidance which applies to the notification and approval process:
| Name of applicant | Date left Merseyside Police | New appointment/employment | Date commenced | PCC/CC recommendation on proposed appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serena Kennedy, Chief Constable | 21st August 2025 |
Strategic advisor to the Barbados Police Service Investigo on behalf of HMG (Home Office and Foreign Office). |
Paid role - commenced December 2025 |
Approved |
|
Andy Cooke, |
11th April 2021 |
HM Inspector of Constabulary and HM Inspector of Fire & Rescue Services (HMI for Northern England and the SRO for PEEL Inspection)
|
Paid role - commenced April 2021 |
Approved |
| Andy Cooke, Chief Constable | 11th April 2021 |
His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary and His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Fire & Rescue Services
|
Paid role - commenced April 2022 |
Approved |