Drew Harris

Biography Harris's father, senior RUC officer Alwyn Harris, was murdered by the Provisional IRA in 1989.

Harris joined the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) in 1983, rising to become Deputy Chief Constable of the PSNI in October 2014. He took over the leadership of the Garda Síochána from Dónall Ó Cualáin, who had served as acting Garda Commissioner since the resignation of Nóirín O'Sullivan in September 2017, following a number of Garda scandals. His appointment as Garda Commissioner was initially for five years, but was extended in February 2022 and April 2025.

In July 2023, the Garda Representative Association announced the rank and file of the Gardaí were holding a vote of no-confidence in Commissioner Harris over roster disputes. Harris stated that regardless the outcome of the vote, he would not be leaving the position. The vote was passed with 98.7% voting in favour of the motion and 1.3% against.

Harris retired as Garda Commissioner on 1 September 2025.

Personal life Harris is married with four children. He holds a bachelor's degree in Politics and Economics from the Open University along with a master's degree in Criminology from the University of Cambridge. He is both a British citizen and an Irish citizen.

In July 2024, a death threat was made against Harris in a video posted on TikTok by a man who said Harris would be getting "blasted before the end of the year". A 28-year-old man was later arrested.

Honours He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2010 and was awarded the Queen's Police Medal (QPM) in the 2019 Birthday Honours.

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