edit.jpg)
The Isle of Man's new Deputy Chief Constable says his force has to reflect the community it's policing.
Superintendent Gary Roberts will take up his new position on January 1.
He joined the police in 1984 and says he has seen many changes since then.
Superintendent Roberts (pictured) says trust in neighbourhood policing is considered vital by the police, but he accepts officers sometimes have to operate on apparenetly contradictory levels:
Campaigner threatens legal action over Island's Assisted Dying Bill
Fishermen have herring quota cut for 2026
MHK welcomes move towards 'international best practice' over Budget process
Election candidate claims public meeting attendance 'unbalanced'