Monmouthshire has a new head of policing.

Chief inspector Jo Bull (pictured) took over from Superintendent Mark Sutton, who is retiring, on Monday (3rd October).

Chief Inspector Bull said: "I am proud to be taking this responsibility in an area where I also live with my family.

"Monmouthshire is a safe place to live, work and visit and I am determined that we will continue to deliver a policing service that reassures the community of this.

"During the past year, crime levels and the number of anti-social behaviour incidents have fallen, with offenders being brought to justice for in excess of one in three crimes.

For the full story, see this week's Monmouthshire Beacon (5th October 2011).