Support for senior officers must improve, says HM Inspector

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Support for senior officers must improve, says HM Inspector

Following the publication of his hard hitting report on police leadership this week, Matt Parr gives an exclusive interview to Police Oracle.

Matt Parr says the service should open up credible professional development training

Date - 6th September 2019
By - Chris Smith

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HM Inspector of Constabulary Matt Parr thinks that the current system of support for senior police officers is ‘a world away’ from professional training. Compared to other parts of the public sector and industry, he says training...

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