Formerly the deputy chief, 49 year old Gary Roberts becomes the first Island officer to take the helm.
Mr Roberts started as a constable in Douglas 28 years ago and rose through the ranks.
His predecessor Mike Langdon fostered a neighbourhood policing approach which has seen crime in the Island fall to the lowest level of any British Isles police force.
Chief Constable Roberts is committed to sustaining that policy - if funds allow:
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