Dame Lynne Owens has announced her intention to retire from her position as Director General of the National Crime Agency, after 32 years of service to law enforcement.

Dame Lynne has led the NCA since January 2016 following a career that spanned three police forces, starting in 1989 when she joined the Metropolitan Police Service as a Constable. Prior to joining the NCA she was Chief Constable of Surrey Police. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in the summer and recently received treatment.

Commenting on her retirement, Dame Lynne Owens said: “It has been an absolute privilege to protect the public for the last 32...