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Police chief says violence against women will not be tolerated

PSNI chief constable Simon Byrne has said the force is sending a message that violence against women and girls will not be tolerated as he launched its first action plan for policing the issue. The police force said that women and girls are in ...

27 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Northern Ireland

Cost-of-living crisis ‘could fuel increase in theft and domestic violence’

The cost-of-living crisis is likely to lead to an increase in crimes such as theft and domestic violence, the PSNI’s Chief Constable has said. Simon Byrne also updated the Policing Board on the budgetary pressures facing the force and warned ...

01 Sept 2022 at 18:11

Northern Ireland

Policing to undergo ‘dramatic changes’ next year due to reducing budget

The structure and operations of the PSNI are to undergo “dramatic changes” next year due to its reducing budget, the Northern Ireland Policing Board has heard. Chief Constable Simon Byrne outlined “deep worry” about being able to maintain ...

06 Oct 2022 at 15:37

Local News

Tribunal: ‘Difference of opinion’ among top police on moving Derry police chief after Covid cover row

There was a difference of opinion between the most senior officers in the Police Service of Northern Ireland about moving a commander from Derry following a row over working practices during the pandemic. Former chief superintendent Emma ...

16 Jan 2023 at 14:49

Northern Ireland

‘Difference of opinion’ among top police on moving officer after Covid cover row

16 Jan 2023 at 14:30

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 News, he warned the PSNI was ...

23 Jun 2022 at 16:15

Northern Ireland

EU and UK striking new Brexit deal an ‘extraordinary achievement’ – Joe Kennedy

The new US Special Envoy to Northern Ireland has hailed the efforts of the UK and EU to strike the Windsor Framework deal as an “extraordinary achievement”. Joe Kennedy III, who is a member of the Kennedy political dynasty, said ...

16 Mar 2023 at 07:18

Northern Ireland

Hundreds of officers will be brought in to police Biden visit – Byrne

Hundreds of specialist police officers from England and Wales will be needed in Northern Ireland as part of a massive security operation during a visit by US President Joe Biden, PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne has said. Mr ...

16 Mar 2023 at 11:23

Northern Ireland

Biden praises solidarity of NI politicians following shooting of detective

President Joe Biden has praised Northern Ireland’s political leaders standing together following the attempted murder of a police detective. Police Service of Northern Ireland Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell remains ...

18 Mar 2023 at 00:38

Northern Ireland

PSNI asks for 330 UK officers to assist with policing Biden visit

The PSNI has asked for 330 officers from the rest of the UK to assist with a massive security operation during a visit to Northern Ireland by US President Joe Biden. Mr Biden has confirmed he will visit Northern Ireland ...

16 Mar 2023 at 16:19

Northern Ireland

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 ...

06 Apr 2023 at 12:51

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

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