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:
Average Island GP patient list almost 200 above BMA's recommended total
Manx doctors have an average of 1,998 patients registered to them
Community swimming pool definitely included in new CRHS plans
Education minister insists it's very much part of the design
Work permit reforms delayed
Review pushed back until June 2026
Have your say on proposed changes to Legal Aid Act
Consultation open until 22 December
