New District Commander for Mid and East Antrim

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has made a number of new appointments following a recent promotion process, resulting in a new District Commander for Mid and East Antrim.
By the Newsdesk
Published 5th Oct 2020, 15:14 BST
Updated 5th Oct 2020, 15:25 BST
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Superintendent Michael Simpson takes on the role of District Commander from today (October 5); however, he is already well known in the local community having served in the District for the last four years.

Speaking about his appointment, Superintendent Simpson said: “I am delighted for the opportunity to continue working in Mid and East Antrim. Over this last few years I have had the pleasure of working with some truly inspirational people both internally within the PSNI and externally with our partners and local community.

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“I am looking forward to this new challenge and am confident we can build on our successes to date to make Mid and East Antrim a safer and more vibrant place to work and live.”

Chief Superintendent Davy Beck is the new Area Co-ordinator, who will lead and support the District Command Teams in Causeway Coast and Glens, Mid and East Antrim, and Antrim and Newtownabbey.