Armagh, UK - The leaders of Northern Ireland's four main churches met with the new PSNI Chief Constable on Monday.
Matt Baggott met the leaders of the Catholic, Church of Ireland, Presbyterian and Methodist denominations in Armagh.
Mr Baggott took up his post as the third leader of Northern Ireland's rebranded police service in September.
He is also a practising Christian and is the president of the Christian Police Association.
He met Cardinal Sean Brady of the Catholic Church, leader of the Church of Ireland Archbishop Alan Harper, Reverend Donald Kerr of the Methodist Church and Reverend Dr Stafford Carson of the Presbyterian Church, at Cardinal Brady's home for the 90-minute meeting.
'Common good'
The meeting covered issues including the current security situation and anti-social behaviour.
Cardinal Brady said: "We asked for today's introductory meeting with Chief Constable Baggott to welcome him in his new role as chief constable of the PSNI and to discuss some of the significant issues currently facing our society.
"Today's meeting gave us an opportunity to discuss ways to improve cooperation between local communities and the PSNI.
"We believe that the common good is best served by such a positive working relationship and we call on everyone to support the police service."
Mr Baggott described the meeting as "very important and valuable".
"I was delighted to meet Northern Ireland's main church leaders. I believe it was important for me to talk to them early in my time here," he said.
"Churches play an influential part in giving us a sense of community. Over the years - and especially through some of the worst times - they have been a force for stability and good.
Dr Carson said: "We are extremely grateful to Chief Constable Baggott for meeting with us.
"His extensive experience of community policing and clear leadership skills will be of great benefit to the people of Northern Ireland in the years ahead."