Northern Ireland's Chief Constable Matt Baggott has announced his decision to retire from the post.
He took up the job as head of the Police Service of Northern Ireland in August 2009 and his contract ends in September 2014.
Mr Baggott, who has been a police officer for 37 years, could have sought a two-year extension.
He said it had been "a real privilege to lead the PSNI through the immense changes of the past few years".
Mr Baggott added: "I am deeply proud of the courage and commitment of my colleagues and the enormous progress they have made on behalf of everyone.
- 1978 - joined Metropolitan Police
- 1998 - West Midlands Police, assistant chief constable
- 2001 - West Midlands Police, deputy chief constable
- 2002 - Leicestershire Constabulary, chief constable
- 2004-2007 - Association of Chief Police Officers, vice president
- 2009 Police Service of Northern Ireland, chief constable
"In my remaining months as chief my priorities will be to ensure the PSNI has the resources to deal effectively with the many challenges ahead and that our very personal, professional and protective service goes from strength to strength."
It is understood he will not leave immediately.
BBC Northern Ireland Home Affairs Correspondent Vincent Kearney said during his time as PSNI chief constable, Mr Baggott secured an additional £0.25bn from the Treasury and Northern Ireland Office to deal with the increased security threat.
He said Mr Baggott had "invested heavily" in increasing the public order policing capability with 600 extra officers on the streets.
Mr Baggott also forged ahead with streamlining the justice system.
During his time as chief constable, more than 600 people were charged for public order offences as a result of flag-related protests.
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