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:
Isle of Man Medical Society welcomes health review, saying it's 'time to listen to doctors'
MIAA finds health and care model 'not operating as well as originally intended'
Police urge motorists to allow extra time on icy roads
Officers called to a number of collisions this morning
MHK: Minister should resign if he disagrees with minimum wage policy
Lawrie Hooper says it's 'laughable' that Treasury feels bound by Tynwald vote
Manx farmer 'delighted' but aware 'far from out of the woods'
On Friday, Milan Veterinary Practice announced it will continue farm services from 1 December.
