North Wales Chief Constable Richard Brunstrom to retire in July

May 7 2009 by Kelly Fenna, North Wales Weekly News

POLICE chief Richard Brunstrom has announced he is quitting in July.

The chief constable told the police authority he was “off for an easier life” as he showed them a picture of a storm-hit ship being struck by a violent wave.

A keen sailor, the £120,000-a-year officer had previously said he wanted to buy a boat and sail with his wife.

Mr Brunstrom, 54, said: “This has been a very rewarding job, but a tough job and now it’s time I left.

“I’ve handed in my notice of retirement which will come into effect from July 30 after eight-and-a-half years as chief constable and nine-and-a-half as a senior police officer.”

He added: “I am as proud as I possibly could be of what we have achieved. I’ve moved right to the top of the police service after 30 years, it’s time someone else had a chance.”

Authority chairman Ian Roberts paid tribute to his commitment to making North Wales a better and safer place.