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Branch chair Liz Groom has reacted to the Government’s blueprint for a major overhaul of policing by highlighting the need for frontline voices to be included in any reform.![]()
A White Paper titled ‘From local to national: a new model for policing’ was announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and was described as the largest reform of the profession in two centuries.![]()
Among the headline changes contained in the White Paper are the merging of forces, a licence to practice for all officers and significant investment in technology.![]()
The plans will aim to strengthen neighbourhood policing, boost national capability against serious and complex crime, save money and streamline resources.![]()
While recognising these objectives and the need for substantial change in policing, Liz argued any blueprint must incorporate the views of the Federation and its members.![]()
“This proposal is clearly a significant moment in our profession and would fundamentally change how we operate in a number of ways. We know that reform is needed because officers and staff are under increasing strain, and the public deserves the best possible service to be delivered to them,” Liz said.![]()
“But it is vital these changes are made with the right focus, and the only way to do that is to listen to the officers and staff themselves.![]()
“I’m not sure the plans within this White Paper are conscious enough of that – there are elements in there which do not feel considered, thought through or explained with enough clarity.”![]()
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