Analysis
Opinion: an imbalance of power
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The ambiguity of operational independence and the limited protection it offers chief police officers from partisan political interference risks undermining their confidence and police legitimacy, argues former deputy chief constable Ian Shannon
Category: Governance
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Joint Firearms Unit – Southern Wales Transferee – Officer and Staff Role
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