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Kate Meynell to Lead EMSOU's Regional Review Amid Criticism

3/24/2026

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Kate Meynell, former Nottinghamshire Police Chief Constable, will lead the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU)'s regional review unit from April 6.
She retired due to cancer and faced criticism for her handling of Calocane's violent crimes.
Nottingham Inquiry questions the investigation's quality, though Meynell says it is satisfactory.
A 2023 report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary deemed EMSOU's handling inadequate, and EMSOU plans improvement under Meynell.

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Kate Meynell, former Nottinghamshire Police Chief Constable, will lead the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU)'s regional review unit from April 6.
She retired due to cancer and faced criticism for her handling of Calocane's violent crimes.
Nottingham Inquiry questions the investigation's quality, though Meynell says it is satisfactory.
A 2023 report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary deemed EMSOU's handling inadequate, and EMSOU plans improvement under Meynell.