Deputy Chief Constable Ben Snuggs to be NPCC Lead for Police Chaplaincy UK

Following the conclusion of CC Maggie Blyth’s time as the National Police Chiefs' Council portfolio lead for Police Chaplaincy, we are thrilled to announce that Deputy Chief Constable Ben Snuggs from Thames Valley Police will be taking on this role moving forward.

 

DCC Ben Snuggs will collaborate closely with the National Police Chaplain, the Chair of Police Chaplaincy, our Board of Trustees, and colleagues from policing and partner organizations to support the further development, implementation, and enhancement of chaplaincy services.

 

As a person of faith, this position holds personal significance for Ben.

 

“I am pleased to be taking on the portfolio lead for chaplaincy and can see how much has been accomplished in readiness for the season that police chaplaincy is moving into. Last month I was able to join with trustees from Police Chaplaincy UK and hear about the strategic objectives for chaplaincy that will be shared across all forces in March. I look forward to supporting the continued expansion of the wellbeing support for all colleagues through the strategic delivery and enhanced strategies of multifaith chaplaincy across the police service.”

DCC Ben Snuggs KPM

 

Currently serving as the Deputy Chief Constable for Thames Valley Police, Ben was appointed to the force in April 2023 after previously serving as Deputy Chief Constable at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary. His responsibilities include chairing the Strategy Board for the national Forensic Information Database Services (FINDS), being the National Lead for Hostage and Crisis Negotiation, and chairing the National Science and Innovation Board (NSIB). Ben is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and holds a degree in Law and Criminology (LL.B) as well as a Master’s Degree in Police Leadership and Management (MSc).

 

We are excited to welcome Ben’s leadership skills in policing and his passion for chaplaincy, and we look forward to seeing chaplaincy flourish in this new chapter.