Overview

• Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell retired from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on December 5, 2024, citing medical reasons.
• Caldwell was targeted in a 2023 dissident republican attack in Omagh, County Tyrone, where he was shot nine times while off-duty and with his young son.
• The New IRA later claimed responsibility for the attack, which left Caldwell hospitalized in intensive care for weeks and undergoing a long recovery process.
• Caldwell was recognized for his service with the King’s Police Medal, presented by the Princess Royal at Buckingham Palace earlier this year.
• PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher praised Caldwell’s bravery and commitment, calling the 2023 attack a 'cowardly and murderous' act.