Ian Critchley
Biography
Ian has 31 years policing experience in Lancashire and a further 7 in Merseyside, the last 2 of which were as the deputy chief constable.
Ian was head of public protection in Lancashire for 4 years and sat as an executive member on 3 safeguarding boards. He has extensive command experience, leading investigations into homicide, child sexual abuse, and significant critical firearms incidents in Merseyside.
He has been the national policing lead for child protection for the last 3 years. Since retiring as a police officer has continued in the role, heading operation hydrant and the child sexual exploitation taskforce.
Ian has given evidence to the home affairs select committee, the independent inquiry into child sexual abuse, and several parliamentary inquiries in relation to child protection and safeguarding.