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PSNI moves more officers to frontline duties to counter terrorist threat

More police officers are being moved onto frontline duties to boost visibility and counter an increased terrorist threat in Northern Ireland, PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne has said. Mr Byrne also said he assumed that dissident republicans would ...

06 Apr 2023 at 12:51

Northern Ireland

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

The police oversight body in Northern Ireland has approved the selection of the region’s next chief constable, with the decision now passed to the Government for sign-off. Interim Chief Constable Jon Boutcher and current Assistant Chief Constable ...

06 Nov 2023 at 22:02

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland police chief warns service will shrink due to funding shortfall

Northern Ireland’s chief constable has warned that his force will shrink to its lowest levels since the PSNI was founded because of a funding shortfall. Simon Byrne said there will be fewer officers, fewer vehicles, postponed building ...

26 Jan 2023 at 12:07

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Durkan calls for 'proportionate policing' to tackle increased threat level

Assurances have been sought from Chief Constable, Simon Byrne the PSNI response to the increased threat level would be "measured". According to Foyle MLA, Mark H Durkan (SDLP), the PSNI response also needed to "maximise community ...

07 Apr 2023 at 11:00

Northern Ireland

NI chief constable aims to boost officer numbers to 7,000

Northern Ireland’s chief constable is aiming to boost his force to 7,000 officers. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) currently has about 6,300 officers, well below the 7,500 level recommended in the Patten Review. ...

05 Sept 2024 at 17:12

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PSNI accused of demonising Creggan community

Derry City and Strabane District councillor, Maeve O'Neill (People Before Profit) has described claims there will be trouble in Derry this weekend as a "cynical attempt to pressurise the government for more resources". Ms ...

08 Apr 2023 at 10:40

Northern Ireland

NI police working on ‘robust response’ to removing racist posters and graffiti

Police in Northern Ireland are working on a “more robust approach” to dealing with racist posters and graffiti. Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said he wants an “incredibly clear message sent about these issues”. Belfast ...

05 Sept 2024 at 16:41

Northern Ireland

Senior officer says lessons will be learned after Matthew McCallan’s death

A senior police officer has said the circumstances around the death of a teenager in Co Tyrone at the weekend will be examined and lessons learned. Matthew McCallan, 15, was missing from the early hours of Sunday ...

08 Dec 2022 at 15:11

Northern Ireland

PSNI warns dissidents may attempt attacks on police on Easter Monday

Police in Northern Ireland have warned of the potential of dissidents launching attacks on their officers in Derry on Easter Monday. Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton said the force has received “strong” ...

06 Apr 2023 at 19:22

Northern Ireland

Police failing victims on legacy because of lack of funding – Boutcher

Police are “failing” victims in dealing with the legacy of Northern Ireland’s troubled past because of a lack of funding and an agreed approach, the PSNI chief constable has said. Jon Boutcher said some £160 ...

08 May 2025 at 12:08

Derry News

PSNI Chief Constable tells Derry's Black Lives Matter protestors 'fines will not be revoked'

The PSNI's Chief Constable has told Black Lives Matter protestors that fines will not be revoked ahead of a meeting with organisers today. Four times as many fines and notices were handed out at the Black ...

30 Jun 2020 at 13:40

Local News

PSNI could lose 1,000 officers if budget not resolved

Chief Constable Simon Byrne has expressed concern about the PSNI budget going forward. Mr Byrne was speaking during a visit to Derry's Strand Road Police Station on Thursday afternoon. Speaking to Derry ...

23 Jun 2022 at 16:15

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