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George Hamilton

Police Service of Northern Ireland · United Kingdom

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George Hamilton is the CEO of Police Service of Northern Ireland. Hamilton is based in the United Kingdom. Hamilton was born in 1967 in Bangor and educated at Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College and The Open University.

Sir George Ernest Craythorne Hamilton is a Northern Ireland retired police officer. From 2014 to 2019, he served as the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland. He was previously the Assistant Chief Constable with responsibility for rural policing.

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Recent coverage has focused on George Hamilton's perspectives during and after his tenure as chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, particularly regarding funding pressures, legacy cases from the Troubles, and policing challenges. Headlines highlight statements from Hamilton and other former chief constables about financial constraints facing the police service, as well as references to his handling of sensitive cases involving historical violence and political dynamics in Northern Ireland.

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Born
June 27, 1967 · Bangor
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Education
Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College, The Open University, Ulster University
Awards
King's Police Medal, Knight Bachelor

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George Hamilton: FAQ

What company does George Hamilton lead?
George Hamilton is CEO of Police Service of Northern Ireland.
Where was George Hamilton educated?
George Hamilton studied at Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College, The Open University, Ulster University.