West Midlands Police CID — Detective Zoe Finch Series Location Guide
- Rachel McLean
- Mar 19
- 1 min read
Updated: 4 days ago
West Midlands Police CID — at a glance
Key facts about West Midlands Police CID in the Detective Zoe Finch series by Rachel McLean:
Organisation: West Midlands Police CID (Force CID)
Series: Detective Zoe Finch
Based in: Birmingham, England
Real-world basis: West Midlands Police, the territorial police force for the West Midlands
Led by (in the series): Detective Inspector Zoe Finch
Author: Rachel McLean
Genre: British police procedural
What is West Midlands Police CID in the Detective Zoe Finch series?
West Midlands Police CID is the Birmingham-based detective unit at the centre of the Detective Zoe Finch series by Rachel McLean. It is the team DI Zoe Finch works in, investigating murder and serious crime across the city. The series is based on the real West Midlands Police, the territorial force covering Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.
Who is on the team?
The core members of the team, in their roles at the start of the series, are:
DI Zoe Finch: the lead detective, a Detective Inspector
DS Mo Uddin: Detective Sergeant and Zoe's closest colleague
DC Connie Williams: a Detective Constable on the team
Adi Hanson: the forensic scene manager
Where is West Midlands Police CID based?
The team is based in Birmingham, England, and works cases across the city and the wider West Midlands. The Detective Zoe Finch series is set on West Midlands Police's patch, using real Birmingham locations throughout.
Which books feature West Midlands Police CID?
West Midlands Police CID features throughout the Detective Zoe Finch series, from the prequel Deadly Origins and Deadly Wishes (Book 1) onward. The series is written by Rachel McLean and published by Ackroyd Publishing.