Mr Ruari Hardy is to be the next Head of Law Enforcement.
Mr Hardy was appointed to the role following an application process and interview by a senior appointment panel including representatives of both the Committee for Home Affairs and the Policy & Resources Committee.
He will replace outgoing Head of Law Enforcement Patrick Rice who retires from the role at the end of the year.
Deputy Mary Lowe, President of the Committee for Home Affairs, said:
“When we set out on this process, it was important that we sought to recruit an experienced officer who had the vision, determination and resilience required to lead the combined services of the Guernsey Border Agency and the Guernsey
Police. Mr Hardy has demonstrated his vision and confidence and we look forward to the contribution he will make in this senior leadership role.”
Deputy Gavin St Pier, President of the Policy & Resources Committee, said:
“As Head of Law Enforcement Mr Hardy will build on the excellent work undertaken by his predecessor, Patrick Rice, to innovate and improve the quality of the Law Enforcement service whilst also protecting our communities, meeting public expectations and collecting revenue for the States of Guernsey. His energy and passion will help us meet the challenges ahead.”
Mr Hardy, who has 34 years of experience and has been with Guernsey Police since 2002, said he was looking forward with anticipation to the new role.
“It is a privilege to be appointed the next Bailiwick Head of Law Enforcement.
“It is both an exciting and challenging opportunity and one which I am really looking forward to. Delivering effective Law Enforcement in the Bailiwick of Guernsey will be a demanding task, but one that is made possible by the professionalism and commitment of officers throughout the organisation who have the interest of the Bailiwick communities in their hearts.”
