The public sector is facing the most challenging times in living memory, and policing, as one of the most essential yet “unprotected” departments is facing substantial cuts. Which, however defined, will impact on the number of staff we employ.
We are determined to preserve the service to the public. But as the service of last resort, we are going through a period of substantial change. Changes to accountability, changes to central structures and changes to pay and conditions.
Change which, if mismanaged, could threaten the impartial model of policing that has existed for 180 years and is revered across the world.
That is how the president of the Association of Chief Police Officers, Sir Hugh Orde, began a ‘Leading Change in Policing’ conference speech at Harrogate. For the speech in full visit –
