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Tue 11 Nov 2002PSNI is held to account by boardThe Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) came into being last November to replace the RUC, as recommended by Mr Chris Patten. Mr Patten chaired a comprehensive review of policing needs in Northern Ireland.The new service, under the leadership of Chief Constable Mr Hugh Orde who replaced Sir Ronnie Flanagan in September, is to be radically different from its predecessor.