Jon Boutcher was key player in operation that foiled huge terrorist attack in UK and US, and headed up investigation into activities of ‘Stakeknife’ in North
Simon Byrne
Police federation chairman welcomes Jon Boutcher’s decision not to appeal High Court judgment and praises his ‘swift action’
Former English police chief to take up role following Simon Byrne’s departure
Policing board chair says legal advice on options after resignation of Simon Byrne have been considered
Some Garda members say ‘his management style gets up people’s noses’, with others claiming Harris was ‘dismissive of’ complaints brought forward
The present crisis in the PSNI is being crudely, but not unjustly, seen as Sinn Féin demanding the heads of two officers - and the DUP and UUP demanding the heads of the leadership for bowing to this pressure
Even after the resignation of chief constable Simon Byrne, the controversy rumbles on
Move follows Simon Byrne's departure last week after a string of controversies
Analysis: With morale on the floor, the budget blown and public trust in need of rebuilding, the job will be a challenge
Representatives from policing organisations give evidence to the Northern Ireland affairs committee on security impact of breach
DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson says it is ‘first step towards rebuilding confidence in the PSNI’
Passionate about reforming and ‘normalising’ the PSNI through community policing, Byrne also became known as one of the most gaffe-prone police chiefs
Embattled Simon Byrne believes it is better to stay put and try to solve problems rather than quit
Rank and file said to be ‘infuriated’ over Chief Constable’s comments about possible appeal of court ruling on disciplinary decision
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