On Monday 3 April, Superintendent Emma Baillie will step into the role of Commander for the Milton Keynes local policing area (LPA). After three years in the role, Superintendent Marc Tarbit is moving into a strategic role within the force.

Supt Baillie brings with her a wealth of experience having worked in roles spanning response policing, intelligence development and commanding large incidents and operations, including the force response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Most recently, she has worked as the lead for Thames Valley Police in the national Uplift programme, helping to recruit over 600 additional officers. She has also held responsibility for the allocation of officers and staff across the force area and their training. Before this, she was Head of the Armed Response department spanning the Thames Valley and Hampshire areas.