Profile: the officer wellbeing chief

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Ombudsman calls for armed response officers to have head-mounted cameras - The kit would ensure improved footage of weapons discharges, including tasers, the Police Ombudsman has recommended.

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Profile: the officer wellbeing chief

Gary Mason reviews the contribution to officer welfare of Lancashire chief constable Andy Rhodes who has announced his intention to retire next year.

Date - 8th July 2020
By - Gary Mason

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Last month marked the 25th anniversary of the appointment of the UK’s first female chief constable, Pauline Clare. This week, the current chief constable of the force she took over in 1995, announced his intention to retire from policing after...

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