policing and Safer Neighbourhood Teams, and offer additional operational options, making use of a wide range of proactive policing tactics and technology. Notable investigations Suffolk Constabulary gained widespread attention in December 2006, when it began to investigate the murder of five women working as prostitutes in the Ipswich area. The murders generated media interest both nationally and internationally. The inquiry was the largest mounted by Suffolk Police in its history. The disappearance of Corrie McKeague launched another unusually large investigation, involving officers from other constabularies and civilian volunteers. Governance and budget Since 2012, the force has been overseen by Tim Passmore (Conservative) who is the Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner. Since 2019, the chief constable is Steve Jupp. Suffolk Constabulary's budget for 2021/2022 is £151.5million. See also Policing in the United Kingdom References External links Suffolk Constabulary at HMICFRS Police forces of England Organisations based in Suffolk 1967 establishments in England Government agencies established in 1967