Monday 29 January 2024
Ruari Hardy, the Bailiwick's Head of Law Enforcement, will retire during the summer of this year.
Mr Hardy announced to Bailiwick Law Enforcement staff on Friday that he had given notice to the Committee forHome Affairs. His contract formally ended at the end of 2023, however his contract has been extended into this year while a recruitment process is undertaken.
Mr Hardy was appointed to the post on the 1st January 2019 under a five year contract. He is now in his fortieth year of police service, having joined the Metropolitan Police Cadet corps in 1984.
Ruari Hardy, Head of Law Enforcement, said:
"It has been an absolute privilege to serve with so many exceptional people across law enforcement over many years across two very different jurisdictions. However, a career in law enforcement must come to an end at some point. It is for that reason I notified the Committee for Home Affairs in April 2023, of my intention to remain in post until the middle of 2024 and asked if they would agree to a short extension to my contract. They kindly agreed to this request.
"I would like to thank everyone across the organisation for their hard work and support in serving the Bailiwick and that change, when it happens, will bring with it the opportunity for growth and organisational development."
The Committee for Home Affairs are responsible for appointments to the role of Head of Law Enforcement. It will now be seeking a replacement Chief of Police, who will act as a Head of Law Enforcement while that role is reviewed.
Deputy Rob Prow, President of the Committee, said:
"I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Chief Officer Hardy on behalf of the Committee for providing advance notice of his intention to leave his position of Head of Law Enforcement and am grateful for his ongoing commitment to lead Bailiwick Law Enforcement until his departure. He has been an excellent Head of Law Enforcement and has served the Bailiwick with professionalism and integrity. Ruari is a first-class leader who, in a very challenging job, has tackled our day to day challenges and events like the pandemic very effectively. He has been crucial in allowing the Committee to achieve its objective of keeping the Bailiwick a safe and secure place to live and work. Without the work of Ruari and his teams, this would not have been possible. I have no doubt that he will continue to operate at that level of excellence until the end of his tenure.
"I can confirm that preparations are now commencing to find a replacement Chief of Police, who will act as a Head of Law Enforcement while a review of that role is undertaken, looking at how it aligns with local law enforcement strategy and operating models. Whoever is appointed will be done so on a three-year contract, with the potential for it to extend for a further two years."
