Ayrshire is getting a new police supremo - as the last one was shifted after just a year in post.
Chief Superintendent Mark Hargreaves has been tapped for a climate summit role in Glasgow.
His predecesser Paul Main managed two years before retiring.
The new Ayrshire commander is Chief Superintendent Faroque Hussain, a Strategic Firearms Commander.
The dad-of-four slipped behind his desk at Kilmarnock HQ on Monday.
Aged 42, he is regarded as a high flier and is the highest ranking officer of ethnic background in Scotland.
He said: “I am delighted and privileged to be appointed as the next Local Police Commander for Ayrshire.
“My priority will be to support our officers and staff ensuring we continue to work hard with our communities and partners to reduce criminality and help the most vulnerable people across Ayrshire.
“I want to engage in a discussion about crime, the challenges facing police and how we will prioritise our activities.
“I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank all of our officers and staff for their continued hard work.”
Chief Hussain had been a Superintendent in the County from 2016-18 and lives on the patch.
Mark Hargreaves is now leading planning with Glasgow Division on policing of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 26) in November.
Chief Hussain has 20 years experience spanning all sorts of police operations.
He was seconded to the National Crime Agency in London.
In May last year he was promoted to Chief Superintendent.
He began his police career in Glasgow in uniform before switching to plain clothes roles, including the Counter Terrorism Unit.
The officer has participated in a number of international leadership events including the Middle East and included participation in the US State Department International Visitors Leadership Program.
