Force welcomes new Chief Inspector for Anglesey
NORTH Wales Police has confirmed Mark Armstrong as the new Chief Inspector for Anglesey.
He has served with North Wales Police for the past 16 years, serving in the western area throughout his career.
Chief Inspector Armstrong, a Welsh speaker, has spent the last two years working in the collaboration and partnership field, and also the force lead on The Special Constabulary and Police Service Volunteers.
On his new role, he said: “I’m delighted to be working for the first time on the beautiful island of Anglesey.
“Having worked predominantly in my career in Gwynedd, I look forward to the different challenge working on Anglesey will present, particularly as its future will see considerable investment, with large multi-national developments scheduled for the island in the coming years.
“However, it’s equally important we provide a policing service that is delivering the quality service the communities of Anglesey expect today, and I look forward to working alongside Inspector Jason Higgins, the District Inspector for the island, to ensure we achieve this.”
The role of County Chief Inspector for Anglesey has been gapped since October 15 after T/Chief Inspector Guy Blackwell retired.
“I am keen to build upon the excellent relationship with communities and councillors and together continue to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour,” Chief Inspector Armstong added.
“I am a firm believer that we are stronger working together with all our partners to ensure we deliver the best possible outcomes for the residents of Anglesey.”
He added: “I’m aware of a number of significant arrests and prosecutions in recent years, linked to drug supply and criminality on the island. My intention is to ensure we continue to build on these successes so that Anglesey remains one of the safest places to live, work and visit in the UK.
“To achieve this, we need the continued support of our residents and local communities to help us identify and target those individuals who cause the most harm and if they witness any suspicious behaviour to let us know immediately.”