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Deemster Doyle praises decision to give Chief Constable role to Manxman

Mon, 07 Jan 2013

The Island’s new chief constable says he hopes his appointment will inspire young people to succeed.

 

Gary Roberts officially took the helm of the Isle of Man Constabulary on Friday – the first Manxman ever to hold the position.

At his swearing-in ceremony Deemster David Doyle said the appointment of a ‘home grown’ constable was an important one for the Island.

Mr Roberts has served in every rank in the police force since joining up in 1984.

He says it proves you can succeed here:

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• Chief Constable, Gary Roberts