New Chief Constable announced

The Island’s new Chief Constable has been announced and will join the force next year.

Deputy Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police, Russ Foster, will take over from Gary Roberts when he retires in March.

Mr Roberts is currently the longest serving Chief Constable in the British Isles, having been in the role since 2013.

Mr Foster said: ‘I feel extremely privileged to become the next Chief Constable of the Isle of Man Constabulary and I’m really looking forward to the unique challenge of ensuring that the Isle of Man continues to be the safest place in the British Isles. Mr Roberts has an esteemed reputation and I am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside him prior to his retirement.’

He continued: ‘I will be working closely with key community partners to continue to enhance the service for the people of the Isle of Man, and to support the exceptional work officers and staff are already delivering to protect the public.’

Mr Foster will formally assume the Office of Chief Constable on April 1 2023.