THE chairman of the Police Federation for Northern Ireland is to retire from the post after more than seven years leading the staff organisation.
Mark Lindsay, who served as a police officer for more than 34 years, will remain in office until the spring.
His successor will be elected prior to his retirement.
Mr Lindsay said: "In my time as the chair of the PFNI, we have faced many challenges.
"Sadly, officers have been injured in street disorder and terrorist attacks, so in a real sense, this path to a stable society remains a work-in-progress. In addition, officers have had their pay consistently eroded by a government that seems to have no concept of the valuable role they perform across our society.
"However, I am immeasurably grateful to be the first chair of the organisation since it came into being 51 years ago, not to have to follow the coffins of colleagues murdered in the line of duty, and this speaks volumes for the journey we have all been on."
