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Orde to lead police chiefs’ association

Evening Standard12 April 2012

NORTHERN Ireland police chief Sir Hugh Orde was announced as the new president of the Association of Chief Police Officers today.

He beat British Transport Police chief constable Ian Johnston and Cambridgeshire police chief Julie Spence in a ballot of senior officers.

Sir Ken Jones, outgoing Acpo president, said: "Sir Hugh brings a wealth of experience and leadership to Acpo at what is likely to be a very difficult and challenging time for the service."

Sir Hugh said: "I believe that UK policing is strongest when it is professional, operationally independent, and based on trust and accountability."

Surrey-born Sir Hugh, 50, lost out to Sir Paul Stephenson in the race for the Met's top job. He has been police chief in Northern Ireland for seven years.

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