Alan Woods

Alan is a former journalist, having spent nearly 10 years working in roles across local, regional, and national media. Much of his experience is in senior management roles in regional newsrooms, particularly leading change projects as newsrooms shifted from prioritising print to digital. In 2021 Alan took on the role of Press Office Manager at Essex Police, before stepping up to his national role at the National Police Chiefs’ Council. Alan is currently leading the national policing response to the recommendations made in the Nicola Bulley Review report for police communicators.