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PSNI Makes Temporary Chief Constable Appointment

The PSNI has a new interim Chief Constable. Jon Boutcher who is the former police chief of Bedfordsh...
Ben Finnegan
Ben Finnegan

1:19 PM - 12 Oct 2023



PSNI Makes Temporary Chief Con...

News

PSNI Makes Temporary Chief Constable Appointment

Ben Finnegan
Ben Finnegan

1:19 PM - 12 Oct 2023



The PSNI has a new interim Chief Constable.

Jon Boutcher who is the former police chief of Bedfordshire in Britain, will take on the role until a permanent appointment is made.

The position opened after Chief Constable Simon Byrne resigned last month in the wake of a string of controversies - including the major PSNI data breach.

John Boucher's already well known here - for conducting an investigation into the activities of Stakeknife; the Army's top agent in Northern Ireland during the Troubles.

The policing board say the interim appointment - will bring stability to the force's leadership.

Applications for the permanent position close on Monday.



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