The appointment will be for a fixed term of four years
Jo Farrell will be taking over the position following Sir Iain Livingstone QPM's decision to retire from the role in August.
She said: “This really is a day of mixed emotions. I am immensely proud to have served as Chief Constable of Durham and equally proud of everything the force has achieved over that time.“Over the last six years, I have worked with some extraordinarily talented and committed people, dedicated to keeping County Durham and Darlington safe, and it has been a very difficult decision to leave.
with the possibility of extension in line with legislation.
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