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07/09/2023
PFNI Vote 'No Confidence' In PSNI Deputy Chief Constable
The Police Federation for Northern Ireland (PFNI) has unanimously passed a vote of 'no confidence' in the PSNI's Deputy Chief Constable, the Chief Operating Officer and the Assistant Chief Officer.
The decision followed a lengthy meeting which examined the fall-out from the Judicial Review Ruling which found that the suspension and repositioning of two probationer officers involved in the Ormeau Rd commemoration incident was unlawful.
Federation Chair, Liam Kelly, said: "We had a thorough and detailed discussion of all the issues relating to the JR Ruling, the treatment of our two probationer officers and the monumental data breaches.
"Our Federation is of the collective view that because of his involvement in the decisions concerning the Ormeau Rd incident, and the real or perceived political interference in that process, we can have no confidence in him.
"Furthermore, in the wider context of the management, accountability and operation of the Service, my Federation colleagues said they had no confidence either in the Chief Operating Officer Ms McCreedy, and the Assistant Chief Officer, Ms Duffield.
The Committee expressed the view that there was a need for urgent clarification from the SET over whether the PSNI would continue with its intention to appeal the Judicial Review Ruling.
"There was also heavy criticism of the Northern Ireland Policing Board (NIPB) and the manner in which it handled the fall-out from the ongoing crisis and the need for a review of its effectiveness and role, specifically the interference it had in operational decision-making.
"The Service is in dire need of clear and strong leadership. We have to fix what's fractured and change the entire way of working so that there isn't a damaging and dangerous disconnect between the Senior Executive Team (SET) and all officers.
"We do our level best – often going well beyond what's expected – to deliver professional policing for this entire community. To continue on that path, we must have a leadership that listens and acts on the genuine and constructive feedback from the rank-and-file.
"None of this is easy, but we feel we owe it to our members to express in the strongest possible terms the deep feelings of hurt, resentment and anger that exists. The Federation stands ready to work collaboratively to re-build the organisation and put policing back on an even keel."
The decision followed a lengthy meeting which examined the fall-out from the Judicial Review Ruling which found that the suspension and repositioning of two probationer officers involved in the Ormeau Rd commemoration incident was unlawful.
Federation Chair, Liam Kelly, said: "We had a thorough and detailed discussion of all the issues relating to the JR Ruling, the treatment of our two probationer officers and the monumental data breaches.
"Our Federation is of the collective view that because of his involvement in the decisions concerning the Ormeau Rd incident, and the real or perceived political interference in that process, we can have no confidence in him.
"Furthermore, in the wider context of the management, accountability and operation of the Service, my Federation colleagues said they had no confidence either in the Chief Operating Officer Ms McCreedy, and the Assistant Chief Officer, Ms Duffield.
The Committee expressed the view that there was a need for urgent clarification from the SET over whether the PSNI would continue with its intention to appeal the Judicial Review Ruling.
"There was also heavy criticism of the Northern Ireland Policing Board (NIPB) and the manner in which it handled the fall-out from the ongoing crisis and the need for a review of its effectiveness and role, specifically the interference it had in operational decision-making.
"The Service is in dire need of clear and strong leadership. We have to fix what's fractured and change the entire way of working so that there isn't a damaging and dangerous disconnect between the Senior Executive Team (SET) and all officers.
"We do our level best – often going well beyond what's expected – to deliver professional policing for this entire community. To continue on that path, we must have a leadership that listens and acts on the genuine and constructive feedback from the rank-and-file.
"None of this is easy, but we feel we owe it to our members to express in the strongest possible terms the deep feelings of hurt, resentment and anger that exists. The Federation stands ready to work collaboratively to re-build the organisation and put policing back on an even keel."
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