Assistant Chief Constable Will White

Will joined Avon and Somerset Police as a response officer in 1995. He has worked in many varied roles during his time within the organisation and became Assistant Chief Constable in 2022.

Will leads on investigation of serious and organised crime, with overall responsibility for the Investigations and Operations Directorates, including criminal justice tactical support (roads policing, firearms, dog operations and mounted patrols), intelligence and tasking, and covert operations.

Will says:

“My reason for becoming a police officer was down to a sense of fairness, I wanted a career where I could make a difference and give something back.

Becoming part of the police family gave me the opportunity to support people when they need it most.

“Policing is for everyone, no matter who you are, your position or background in life”

I have a real passion for crime prevention.  As a detective attending court I would often have a victim or family thank me after the verdict and my overriding thought would be that I wished they hadn’t gone through that experience in the first place.

That motivation – to support victims of crime and their families and stop them from becoming victims – has never left me. I’m intensely interested in how we can harness evidence-based policing and data analysis to support crime prevention.

I have always enjoyed team work and been inspired throughout my career by those committed to delivering a great service to the public and making a difference. It’s these people who drive my determination today to be a good leader.”