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Temporary Deputy Chief Constable David Thorne

TDCC David Thorne

David Thorne joined Devon and Cornwall Police as an Assistant Chief Constable in March 2023.

David initially qualified as a teacher in 1993, teaching physics and outdoor education, both in the UK and abroad. He has also worked as a mountain leader and kayak instructor.

David joined Devon & Cornwall Police in 1999. After his probationary period, he joined Exeter CID and his early career path predominantly lay in Public Protection and Major Crime Detective positions, with David achieving his goal of becoming accredited to run homicide investigations.

Latterly he took up uniformed command roles, including Plymouth BCU Commander, where he enjoyed tackling the challenges of policing a large urban area. He is also an accredited Strategic Firearms Commander and has spent time as a Temporary Assistant Chief Constable with Devon and Cornwall Police, with responsibility for Innovation, Contact and Demand.

David was appointed Assistant Chief Constable in South Wales Police in June 2020 to the Specialist Crime portfolio.

He returned to Devon & Cornwall Police as Assistant Chief Constable earlier this year and was appointed Temporary Deputy Chief Constable for Devon & Cornwall Police in July 2023.