Retiring chief who agreed direct entry recruitment is dubious about scheme
The outgoing chief constable of one of the forces looking to take on a direct entry inspector says he remains dubious about the concept. Derbyshire Constabulary’s Mick Creedon is due to retire this week after 37-years in the job, and in the new wing of the force’s HQ where the fire service recently moved in, […]
Questions asked over direct entry chief constable process
The Home Office said no decisions had been taken on direct entry recruitment for chief constables the day before the Home Secretary pledged to introduce it. The department launched a consultation on the issue with a small number of police officers in late March.
Questions asked over direct entry chief constable process
The Home Office said no decisions had been taken on direct entry recruitment for chief constables the day before the Home Secretary pledged to introduce it. The department launched a consultation on the issue with a small number of police officers in late March.
Counter-terror lead’s warning over impact of unprecedented threat
Britain’s most senior counter-terror officer has delivered a stark warning to ministers over the impact on forces as they attempt to contain the unprecedented threat. Met Assistant Commissioner Mark Rowley suggested other policing priorities in England and Wales could be at “significant” risk if resources are diverted to fight terrorism.