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About Us

The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s purpose is to make Northern Ireland safer for everyone through professional, progressive policing.  We achieve this goal through policing with the community.  This  proactive, community-driven approach sees the police and local community working together to identify and solve problems.

Our Purpose

Making Northern Ireland safer for everyone through professional, progressive policing.

Our Vision

Our vision is a service everyone can be proud of because it delivers policing at its best.

Our Values

We value:

  • Honesty and openness
  • Fairness and courtesy
  • Partnerships, performance, professionalism
  • Respect for the rights of all

Accountability

Our work is overseen through a system of accountability structures including the Police Ombudsman for Northern Irelandexternal link opens new window and the Northern Ireland Policing Boardexternal link opens new window.