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    supermadmax wrote:
    Wow, thanks for letting us know although I personally would have appreciated a bit more info on his background (big cases/controversies etc... ) or a bit more on what he is hoping to achieve in news role such as his ideas on policy.
    That information was in the last story when he was named. (Last week)
    This story is only saying that the appointment has ben confirmed"
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Top cop for Essex formally appointed

Stephen Kavanagh, the new chief constable of Essex Police. Stephen Kavanagh, the new chief constable of Essex Police.

ESSEX'S new top cop has been formally appointed.

Stephen Kavanagh has been approved as Chief Constable of Essex Police by members of the police and crime panel this afternoon.

Mr Kavanagh was deputy assistant commissioner for specialist operations at the Metropolitan Police, having joined the force as a constable in 1985.

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