Mr Peter Hermitage QPM (Deputy Pro-Chancellor)

In May 1999 Peter retired from the post of Director of National Police Training (NTP). He served in the police service for over 30 years, rising from the rank of Constable to Chief Constable. Most of his career has been involved in policing in Kent with significant involvement in the shaping of operational systems and practices. He served from 1994-1996 with Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary at the Home Office having particular responsibility for the inspection of personnel issues and value for money. As the Director of NPT, he was responsible for all recruit training, the Police Staff College, specialist training in crime and operations and the quality of training. He also gave advice to government on such issues.

Peter was educated at Chatham House Grammar School at Ramsgate. He lives in Canterbury with his wife. He has a daughter, who is a Doctor and a married son, who is a Research Chemist.

In retirement he worked for twelve months with the Kent County Constabulary in determining the force's approach to "best value". From June 2000 until October 2003 he served as the Chairman of the East Kent NHS Hospital Trust. He has been a Board Member of the Security Industry Authority since April 2003, taking on the Chairmanship of the Authority in December 2003. He undertakes consultancy work in the area of management and is a Trustee of Michael Yoakley's Charity in Thanet.