A statement was issued by Simon Byrne tonight
A group set up by the Police Service of Northern Ireland for those concerned about risk has had over 600 referrals, the PSNI has said.
Simon Byrne said the Threat Management Assessment Group was set up to look at real-time concerns about risk since the breach on Tuesday. It is designed to triage the level of risk they perceive the person to be facing, and offer them advice.The Chief Constable Simon Byrne along with members of the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Service Executive Team today, Thursday August 10, met with the Policing Board to discuss the recent data breach.
"I do not underestimate the seriousness of this breach and the impact it will have on colleagues and their families. Their welfare and safety is my priority. We have set up a dedicated group within the Police Service to support anyone affected by the data breach. To date we have received over 600 referrals. My priority as Chief Constable is to build the confidence and trust within the organisation, our partners and the general public.
"The Police Service of Northern Ireland will continue to work with partners to investigate the breaches and will update in due course the outcome of these."
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