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Jon Boutcher ‘very honoured’ to take up PSNI chief constable role

Mr Boutcher was previously appointed as the interim head of the service pending the outcome of interviews.

The Independent UK

Policing Board approves selection of Northern Ireland’s next chief constable

Interim Chief Constable Jon Boutcher and current Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton are vying for the position.

The Independent UK

Interviews completed for Northern Ireland’s new police chief

Bobby Singleton and Jon Boutcher have been shortlisted in the race to succeed Simon Byrne as the region’s top officer.

The Independent UK

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PSNI stabilising but budgetary issues remain, says interim chief constable

Jon Boutcher also referred to a number of sensitive cases within the PSNI and said the ‘blame culture’ of policing needs to change.

The Independent UK

Two shortlisted in process to appoint new PSNI chief constable

It is understood that the current interim chief Jon Boutcher and Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton have been shortlisted.

The Independent UK

Northern Ireland: four key areas in crisis

Education and health are among the floundering services dogged by cuts and political dysfunction

The Guardian - UK

Temporary PSNI chief says there is a ‘big list of things to be sorted’

Jon Boutcher said he wanted the PSNI to get back to doing what it does best.

The Independent UK

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Jon Boutcher confirmed as interim chief constable of the PSNI

The PSNI vacancy arose following the resignation of Simon Byrne following a number of controversies.

The Independent UK

Process begins to appoint temporary chief constable to PSNI

Former chief constable Simon Byrne resigned earlier this month following a string of controversies.

The Independent UK

Application process opens in search for new PSNI chief constable

Simon Byrne resigned as chief constable earlier this month following a string of controversies.

The Independent UK

Policing Board ‘does not have powers’ to appoint temporary PSNI chief constable

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has been rocked by a series of recent controversies.

The Independent UK

I did not threaten to withdraw support for policing – O’Neill

Simon Byrne resigned as chief constable in the wake of a critical High Court judgment following the disciplining of two officers in 2021.

The Independent UK

Selection process for new PSNI chief constable to complete in November

Northern Ireland Policing Board chair Deirdre Toner said the recruitment process has started following the resignation of Simon Byrne last week.

The Independent UK

NI Policing Board meets behind closed doors to discuss appointment of new chief

Policing in the region has been plunged into crisis following a number of controversies and the resignation of Chief Constable Simon Byrne.

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Donaldson calls for interim leader to take control of PSNI ‘crisis’

Former PSNI chief constable Simon Byrne resigned this week after a string of controversies.

The Independent UK

Leadership of PSNI is not at war with itself, senior officer tells MPs

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee heard Deputy Chief Constable Mark Hamilton is to appear before a meeting of the Police Federation on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

Catholic officers ‘asking if they should bring firearms to mass’ after PSNI leak

Officers and civilian staff in Northern Ireland feeling frightened and betrayed, Commons committee told

The Independent UK

Policing Board will have to answer questions about PSNI controversies – Hoare

The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee is investigating a major PSNI data breach.

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The Independent UK

New PSNI leadership will need to work to restore confidence in policing – MLA

Sinn Fein’s Gerry Kelly was speaking following the resignation of Chief Constable Simon Byrne.

The Guardian - UK

Byrne exit shows weight of political pressure on Northern Ireland’s police

Row over high court ruling undermined chief constable’s position after he had appeared to weather data leak crisis

The Independent UK

Byrne says it is time for new PSNI leader as he resigns following controversies

Simon Byrne’s resignation was announced following an emergency meeting of the Policing Board.

The Independent UK

Simon Byrne’s four years as NI’s police chief beset by controversies

Mr Byrne has resigned as chief constable of the PSNI.

The Independent UK

PSNI: Simon Byrne quits as Police Service of Northern Ireland chief after a string of controversies

The Policing Board is holding an emergency meeting.

The Independent UK

Simon Byrne resigns as PSNI chief following string of controversies

The Policing Board is holding an emergency meeting.

The Guardian - UK

Northern Ireland police chief quits after series of controversies

Simon Byrne resigns as head of PSNI after data breaches and unlawful disciplining of two junior officers

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