PSNI public order Super joins welfare fund board

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PSNI public order Super joins welfare fund board

One of Northern Ireland's senior public order officers has joined the board overseeing welfare for former RUC officers.

Date - 2nd July 2021
By - Chris Smith

The Northern Ireland Justice Department has appointed a senior officer to the fund providing care for former members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary. Minister Naomi Long confirmed the appointment of Chief Superintendent Melanie Jones as a Board...

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