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The Latest Breaking News from the Policing Board

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

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

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

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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 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.

The Independent 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 Guardian - 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

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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 Independent UK

Policing Board drops public meeting as Chief Constable faces no-confidence vote

Simon Byrne has been under growing pressure following a High Court ruling that two junior officers were unlawfully disciplined.

The Independent UK

DUP submits motion of no confidence in PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne

Simon Byrne refused to resign following a marathon meeting of the Policing Board on Thursday.

The Independent UK

PSNI chief facing potential confidence votes from officers and civilian staff

Simon Byrne refused to resign following a marathon meeting of the Policing Board on Thursday.

The Independent UK

‘I’m not resigning,’ says PSNI chief constable after marathon Policing Board meeting

It comes after a court quashed actions taken against two junior officers following a Troubles commemoration event in 2021

The Independent UK

I’m not resigning, NI chief constable says after lengthy Policing Board meeting

It comes after a court quashed actions taken against two junior officers following a Troubles commemoration event in 2021.

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Time for change at top of PSNI after court ruling, says Jeffrey Donaldson

Chief Constable Simon Byrne is meeting the Policing Board to discuss the latest controversy.

The Independent UK

Under-pressure PSNI chief faces another crunch meeting with oversight body

Simon Byrne has faced fresh calls to resign after a High Court judge ruled that a decision to discipline two junior officers was unlawful.

The Independent UK

Sinn Fein did not threaten to withdraw support for policing – Kelly

Some unionist politicians have called for PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne to resign following a court ruling this week.

The Independent UK

PSNI chief constable has no option but to resign after court ruling, insists DUP

Trevor Clarke said Simon Byrne has lost the confidence of his officers, politicians and the public.

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The Independent UK

PSNI Chief Constable will not walk away from job following data breach

Simon Byrne said his priority is the wellbeing of his officers and staff.

Belfast Live

PSNI criticised for refusing to release mugshot of husband jailed for Katrina Rainey's murder

Police said it served "no policing purpose" to issue a custody image of Thomas Rainey, who was jailed for a minimum of 18 years

The Independent UK

NI police chief warns politicians to ‘stop the rot’ of budget cuts

The PSNI chief constable said a dramatic reduction in the number of police officers risked leaving the force ‘unrecognisable’.

Belfast Live

PSNI ‘appeared to ignore rules’ in strip searches of children, review finds

"Strip searching is one of the most intrusive interactions that occur between police and a child or young person."

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