| Peter Vaughan BSc | |
|---|---|
| Born | Aberfan, South Wales |
| Nationality | Welsh |
| Alma mater | University of Wales, Swansea |
| Occupation | Chief Constable |
| Employer | South Wales Police |
| Predecessor | Barbara Wilding |
| Successor | Incumbent |
Peter Vaughan is the Chief Constable of South Wales Police.
Born in Aberfan, South Wales,[1] Vaughan gained a first class Bachelor of Science degree in Management Science and Operations Research from the University of Wales, Swansea.[2]
Joining South Wales Police on graduation, he progressed to Superintendent leading the Community Safety Department. After a period with head office, he became head of the BCU in Merthyr Tydfil, and then Divisional Commander at Rhondda Cynon Taff.[2]
Vaughan then attended the ACPO Strategic Command Course, and on gradution was appointed Assistant Chief Constable for Wiltshire Constabulary, during which time he led the investigation into the deaths at Tidworth Barracks in July 2006. During this period he led the ACPO Police Dog Working Group and Public Order Events team.[2]
He returned to South Wales Police in January 2007 as Assistant Chief Constable, progressing to Deputy Chief Constable in April 2007. Appointed Chief Constable from January 2010, he took over from the retiring Barbara Wilding.[1][3][4]
| Police appointments | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Barbara Wilding |
Chief Constable of South Wales Police 2010 - present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |