A senior police officer, who led the investigation into the Super Puma helicopter tragedy in 2009, has been officially unveiled as the head of a new division that will span the entire north-east region.
Chief Superintendent Campbell Thomson will take the reigns of the new North East division, which will merge Aberdeenshire and Moray, and Aberdeen City divisions.
The Press and Journal revealed earlier this week that Ch Supt Thomson had been nominated for the role by Sir Stephen House, the former Chief Constable of Police Scotland.
Ch Supt Thomson – who was born in Lossiemouth, and now lives in Aberdeenshire – has served the force for more than 25 years.
He said: “It is a privilege to be nominated the divisional commander for the new North East division.
“I would like to acknowledge the excellent work of police officers and police staff throughout the communities of Moray, Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.
“Strengthening the divisions will enable us to enhance that work while recognising that local policing is at the very heart of what we do.
“I look forward to building on the very positive partnership working already established as we collectively strive to improve the service we deliver to our communities.”