The Chief Executive Sam Pollock has announced his resignation with effect from 31 March 2011 and will be leaving the Office of Police Ombudsman on 31 August 2011. Sam has agreed to complete some important work in the interim, which reflects his dedication to the Office.
In accepting his resignation, I have noted his dedication, commitment and leadership that contributed to a reputation for this Office as a world-class oversight agency.
The independence of the Police Ombudsman is guaranteed by law and I can confirm that independence is both real and practical, as demonstrated by our reports. If it were otherwise, I would say so".