Guernsey's Head of Law Enforcement to retire

Ruari Hardy described his time as Head of Law Enforcement as "an absolute privilege"

The man in charge of Guernsey's Police Force and Border Agency is to retire this summer.

Ruari Hardy, the Bailiwick's Head of Law Enforcement, announced his decision to staff on Friday.

His five-year contract has been extended into this year while a recruitment process is undertaken.

Mr Hardy is now in his fortieth year of police service, having joined the Metropolitan Police Cadet corps in 1984.

He described his time as Head of Law Enforcement as "an absolute privilege".

"However, a career in law enforcement must come to an end at some point." said Mr Hardy.

"It is for that reason I notified the Committee for Home Affairs in April 2023, of my intention to remain in post until the middle of 2024 and asked if they would agree to a short extension to my contract.

"They kindly agreed to this request."

Mr Hardy is currently heading up an efficiency review of Guernsey's police, border force and fire services, together with the Chief Fire Officer, Jon Le Page.

"I would like to thank everyone across the organisation for their hard work and support in serving the Bailiwick and that change, when it happens, will bring with it the opportunity for growth and organisational development." said Mr Hardy.