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Reazioni alla nomina di Matt Baggott a Chief Constable

Reaction to Baggott appointment

Matt BaggottMatt Baggott has been appointed as chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland.

Here is a selection of quotes following his appointment.

Matt Baggott, incoming PSNI Chief Constable

“I am absolutely delighted to have been given this opportunity to lead the PSNI and serve the community as chief constable.

“The PSNI has come through a significant change programme and I look forward to using my experience to build on the progress to date in the delivery of a professional policing service to all the people of Northern Ireland.

“It’s going to be a huge privilege – I’m going to work with an incredibly effective team and obviously build on Sir Hugh Orde’s legacy.

“I’m looking forward to bringing my expertise in leading on neighbourhood policing and policing with the community to the PSNI.”

Barry Gilligan, Policing Board Chairman

“There is no doubt that the chief constable job here is challenging, demanding and carries a high profile.

“Matt Baggott has an impressive track record and in leading the PSNI forward his policing experiences will bring a new perspective to the delivery of the policing service here.

“Whilst a significant change programme has been progressed over the last number of years, policing does not stand still and there are new challenges ahead.

“This is an important time for policing with the devolution of policing and justice on the cards. Funding of course is a central part of these discussions and as a Board we are very aware of the current and future pressures facing policing.

“There is a need to continue to make sure that available resources are used to best effect in service delivery. Central to this is continuing to build relationships and partnerships with the community to reduce crime and make our communities safer.”

Shaun Woodward, Northern Ireland Secretary

“It is extremely important to note the decision, the first appointment of a chief constable by a full representative Policing Board, was unanimous; and I have no doubt that having the full support of the board will give the new chief constable a strong platform from which to build on Sir Hugh’s success.

“I wish Matt every success. I am sure he will meet the significant challenges and opportunities ahead in continuing to provide the people of Northern Ireland with an outstanding police service.”

Democratic Unionist Party Statement

“There are a number of challenges which Mr. Baggott will face immediately and we would urge him to work with the community in addressing these matters.

“There are clear concerns about resources in the PSNI, particularly in the face of a dissident threat, we want to work with the chief constable to tackle these issues and ensure that Northern Ireland has the highest quality of policing.

“We have already assured the incoming chief constable that any deal to devolve policing powers to Stormont can only be considered when a suitable financial package is in place to support policing in the Province.”

Stephen Farry, Alliance Justice Spokesman

“He will face a very challenging policing agenda ranging from further normalising the delivery of policing here to dealing with the remaining terrorist threat, all within the context of a tightening policing budget.

“I think we can take great encouragement from the record and commitment of the new chief constable as regards policing within the community.

“The greatest demand from people in Northern Ireland is for a shift in resources to focus on providing more frontline and visible policing.”

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René Querin

Di professione grafico e web designer, sono appassionato di trekking e innamorato dell'Irlanda e della sua storia. Insieme ad Andrea Varacalli ho creato e gestisco Les Enfants Terribles.

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