The Police Service of Northern Ireland stands as a major success story of the peace process, yet it continues to face severe underfunding and requires full political buy-in to guarantee public safety, according to Chief Constable Jon Boutcher. Speaking at the opening of a major conference marking the 25th anniversary of the PSNI's formation, Boutcher highlighted that the force has repeatedly stepped in where society has collapsed, handling complex challenges with a human rights-focused approach. However, he cautioned that since policing was devolved around 2010, the organization has seen no budgetary increases, contrasting this with rising numbers in An Garda Síochána and police forces across Great Britain. Boutcher urged political leadership and institutions to provide overdue backing and investment, noting that the unique pressures of a society still emerging from conflict require steadfast support. Northern Ireland Policing Board chairman Brendan Mullan echoed these concerns, pointing out that society is still not fully normalized, citing the continued threat of paramilitaries and dissidents alongside a lack of political leadership for reconciliation. Source: Belfast Telegraph
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