Sir Norman Bettison

Sir Norman Bettison is a former British police officer who served as the chief constable of several police forces and later as a senior official in the UK government. He is best known for his role in the police response to the 1989 Hillsborough disaster, where he was involved in efforts to downplay the police’s responsibility. His reputation became controversial when he was implicated in misleading the public and media about the incident’s circumstances. Bettison was knighted for his police service but faced criticism and legal scrutiny related to his actions during and after Hillsborough.