Deputy Chief Constable Simon Megicks

Deputy Chief Constable Simon Megicks began his career with Cambridgeshire Constabulary in 1996.

Simon served in several roles in Cambridgeshire. In 2005, upon promotion to Superintendent, he led staff through dramatic performance changes, implemented the force’s response to neighbourhood policing, and established himself as a senior operational commander. 

In 2010, he became Head of Public Protection, developing a sustainable model for the department as part of the force’s redesign project. He also qualified as a senior investigating officer, leading a number of serious crime enquires.

In 2013, Simon was promoted to Chief Superintendent becoming the Head of Corporate Development, and led the Constabulary’s ICT enabled change programme.

He undertook the role of T/ACC for Hertfordshire Constabulary in September 2015, overseeing the Collaborated Change Portfolio for all operational support functions, including Contact Management across collaboration for Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridge.

In June 2017, Simon was promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief Constable and transferred to Norfolk and Suffolk to undertake the collaborative lead for Protective Services. This involves overseeing the delivery of Cyber and Serious Crime, Intelligence, Major Investigations, Forensics, Specialist Operations along with Criminal Justice.

In June 2021, Simon was promoted to Deputy Chief Constable, and is now responsible for Royalty Protection, Athena, Professional Standards, Legal Services, Corporate Communications and Strategic Business & Operational Services.

Simon has a degree in Physics, is a chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, has a Masters in Police leadership, and is a graduate of the University of Cambridge’s Master of Studies programme in Applied Criminology and Police Management. Simon is married with two children.