NEWLY-appointed top cop Suzette Davenport has goals in her sights - even when she is away from her role as chief superintendent of Kidderminster Police.

The 38-year-old is a keen hockey player - and says she always knew the police force was the ideal career for her due to being "nosy".

She has just been appointed to the top position at West Mercia Police's Kidderminster Division, replacing Ron Whitfield who last month called time on a 32-year career to study for a degree in psychology.

And she is no stranger to Kidderminster, having previously served as both a sergeant and an inspector here during her 15 years in the force.

"I know the station and I know many of the staff and numerous local residents - all the movers and shakers," Chief Supt Davenport said.

She has worked in all the divisions in Worcestershire in various ranks, and was previously at the Hindlip Hall headquarters in Worcester.

About 18 months ago she became a force divisional policing adviser, working with chiefs from the various divisions and looking at the performance of the force.

And aside from on the hockey pitch - where Chief Supt Davenport slots in at left-back for Redditch in the West Midlands League - there are several goals in sight.

"I want to get back up to speed, get contacts with the public and review the policing style of the division," she said.

Detection of crime, tackling anti-social behaviour and disorder and reducing road collisions are other priorities.

Chief Supt Davenport, who is single and lives in Bromsgrove, hails from Scarborough but came to Worcester to study for a degree in history and sociology and stayed in the area.

She also likes watching sport and is keen on Tottenham Hotspur and Sky Sports.

She admits her job is mainly "driving a desk", and is certain of the reasons behind her relatively rapid rise up the ranks.

"I thought the police would suit my personality because I'm nosey - I like to know what's going on!"