David Crompton

Last updated January 05, 2026

David Andrew Crompton (born September 1963) is a retired senior British police officer. He was the chief constable of South Yorkshire Police from 2012^[1] until his suspension in 2016 in regard to the coroner's report on the Hillsborough disaster.^[2]

He was awarded the Queen's Police Medal in 2010.^[3]

References

↑ "David Crompton appointed new South Yorkshire Police chief". BBC News. 24 January 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
↑ "South Yorkshire Police chief suspended over Hillsborough". BBC News. 27 April 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
↑ "Birthday Honours: Sundries". Independent.co.uk . 11 June 2010. Retrieved 30 October 2025.

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[1] "David Crompton appointed new South Yorkshire Police chief". BBC News. 24 January 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2025.

[2] "South Yorkshire Police chief suspended over Hillsborough". BBC News. 27 April 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2025.

[3] "Birthday Honours: Sundries". Independent.co.uk . 11 June 2010. Retrieved 30 October 2025.

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