Suffolk Constabulary

Suffolk Constabulary is the territorial police force responsible for policing Suffolk in East Anglia, England.

Suffolk Constabulary is responsible for policing an area of 939,510 acres (3,802 km2), with a population of 678,074 and 288,473 households. The area covered is principally rural and coastal and the force has two territorial areas: Eastern and Western. The Eastern Area HQ is at Halesworth, the Western Area HQ at Bury St Edmunds. Each area is divided into sectors, with boundaries matching those of local district or borough councils. There are a total of 14 sectors across the county, each commanded by an inspector or chief inspector. As of 2 July 2005, Suffolk Constabulary had 1,305 police officers and 841 police staff, supplemented by 264 special constables, 15 traffic wardens and 34 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs).

It was previously overseen by a Police Authority consisting of 9 councillors, 3 justices of the peace and 5 independent members, but in common with other English and Welsh forces outside London is now responsible to a Police and Crime Commissioner. The current PCC is Tim Passmore of the Conservative Party. The Chief Constable is Simon Ash, formerly Deputy Chief Constable of Hertfordshire Police.