A POLICEWOMAN who started her career as a constable in Warrington has been promoted to become a chief inspector.
Zoe Bowden joined Cheshire Police in 2012 and has spent her time in the force policing many different areas of the county.
She started her career as a constable in Warrington and Runcorn, working alongside communities and partners.
Now, she has been made a chief inspector, taking command of Macclesfield local policing unit.
Zoe became a detective constable in 2018 before her promotion to detective sergeant, supporting some of the most vulnerable people living within the county.
During this time, she specialised in complex investigations surrounding sexual offences, developing youth engagement programmes, and supporting missing and exploited young people.
Over the last few years, Zoe has been promoted to inspector managing the force’s resources, and most recently to chief inspector heading up Cheshire Police’s forensic unit.
Zoe said: “I am extremely proud to be chief inspector at Macclesfield, and I am looking forward to working with a team of dedicated and committed officers.
“My role is critical to ensuring we understand and meet the needs and expectations of our communities, enhancing their confidence in the police even further.
“I understand the challenges of local policing, and I am looking forward to working with our partners to continue to make our area a safe place for all to live, work and visit, and ensure that the public has total confidence in the service that we provide.
“My teams will strive to support our most vulnerable communities, and also target those who are involved in criminality.
“I have a genuine passion for community policing, and I am looking forward to working together to make our community even safer.”