CHARLOTTETOWN -- The RCMP in Prince Edward Island has a new commanding officer.

Chief Supt. Joanne Crampton replaces Chief Supt. Craig Gibson who was transferred to Ottawa earlier this year.

Crampton takes her new position after serving as the RCMP's criminal operations officer on the Island.

She joined the force in October 1988 and has previously served in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia.

A change of command ceremony will be held at a later date.