Jacqui Durkin Named New Police Ombudsman

Jacqui Durkin is set to become Northern Ireland’s new Police Ombudsman, stepping into the role after a seven-year vacancy. Appointed following a competitive process that saw 21 applicants narrowed to seven, Durkin brings deep experience from her tenure as Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice since 2019. With a salary exceeding £173,000, she’ll lead the independent watchdog tasked with restoring public trust in the PSNI by investigating complaints. Her appointment, endorsed by First and Deputy First Ministers and Justice Minister Naomi Long, underscores her non-partisan credentials and proven leadership in transforming Northern Ireland’s justice system. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7f8c07ce5bd8d474