Leadership Operational independence must be ‘fiercely defended,’ says police watchdogCatherine Levin13 September 2024 A new HMICFRS report into activism and impartiality delves into the role of Police and Crime Commissioners and finds that operational independence is at risk and should be ‘fiercely defended’ if policing is to avoid being politicised.
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