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:
Foodbank under pressure from falling donations and rising demand
Some people are struggling to feed themselves says charity
Controversial comic Katie Hopkins responds to criticism ahead of Gaiety Theatre gig
"I'm not going around the Island clubbing people over the head to come to my shows"
Tynwald approves whistleblowing procedure changes
Committee's report received by the court
Too early to price up King's visit says chief minister
Policing bill for a previous visit by Queen Camilla was £123K
