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:
Alex Allinson reflects on dismissal and defends minimum wage stance
Former treasury minister discusses circumstances surrounding sacking and reflects on his approach to economic policy
Yellow warning in place for coastal overtopping
Manxman sailings at risk today
Reduction in minimum wage rise "positive across the board", says Chamber president
Organisation welcomes revised proposals
"There are lots of taboos around dying", says death café organiser
Second series of sessions return to Douglas City Library
