SIMON Byrne is set to have his contract as PSNI chief constable extended by three years.
The move is awaiting approval by the Department of Justice after being unanimously agreed by the Policing Board and accepted by Mr Byrne.
The extension will see the 60-year-old continue in the role until 2027, by which point he would become the PSNI's longest-serving chief constable.
He took up the post in July 2019, having held senior positions in Merseyside, the Metropolitan Police, Greater Manchester and been chief constable of Cheshire.
It is understood that discussions surrounding the extension to his PSNI contract took place earlier this year with all 19 Policing Board members backing the move on April 6.
An assessment of Mr Byrne's performance to date, as well as his objectives for the years ahead are believed to have been discussed.
The new deal is also believed to have the option of being extended further with the PSNI chief constable's position carrying a salary of around £230,000.
