Belfast's seniorpolice commander, Assistant Chief Constable Duncan McCausland, said both the marchers and those opposed to the parade had been "constructive and positive in their approach".
Operational responsibility for the day-to-day policing that matters most to people on the doorstep (crimes against the person, burglary and anti-social behaviour) remains with seniorpolice officers headed by the chief constable.
Four seniorpolice officers - including Northamptonshire's chief constable and deputy chief constable - are being investigated over misconduct claims relating to Staffordshire Police's investigation into the murder.