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:
Government sets out eight national priorities in 'Charter for Change'
10-page document due to be debated in Tynwald next week
Dermatology services moved to refurbished RDCH suite
Patients had been attending appointments elsewhere at the facility
DfE: Loganair schedule to be published in 'coming days'
Passengers can't yet book flights past March 2027
Shimmin seeking Steam Packet affordability answers
Douglas Central MHK tables questions for three departments
