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04/05/2007
Chief Constable accepts offer of extension
PSNI Chief Constable Sir Hugh Orde has accepted an offer of an extension of up to three years on his fixed term contract.
Members of the Policing Board were advised of the news on Wednesday 2 May. The Secretary of State has approved the extension.
Policing Board Chairman Professor Sir Desmond Rea, said: “Board Members were advised that the Chief Constable has accepted the offer of an extension of an extension of his contract for up to three years.
“Since his appointment in 2002, Sir Hugh Orde has provided strong strategic leadership for the Police Service of Northern Ireland and has served with distinction.”
He concluded: “As we enter a new era in the history of policing in Northern Ireland I am pleased that Sir Hugh Orde will continue to lead the Police Service of Northern Ireland.”
(JM/SP)
Members of the Policing Board were advised of the news on Wednesday 2 May. The Secretary of State has approved the extension.
Policing Board Chairman Professor Sir Desmond Rea, said: “Board Members were advised that the Chief Constable has accepted the offer of an extension of an extension of his contract for up to three years.
“Since his appointment in 2002, Sir Hugh Orde has provided strong strategic leadership for the Police Service of Northern Ireland and has served with distinction.”
He concluded: “As we enter a new era in the history of policing in Northern Ireland I am pleased that Sir Hugh Orde will continue to lead the Police Service of Northern Ireland.”
(JM/SP)
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