Superintendents back Police Covenant to mark centenary

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Superintendents back Police Covenant to mark centenary

Calls for welfare protection for officers to be put into law have been backed by the Police Superintendents' Association as part of its centenary celebrations.

Date - 27th May 2020
By - Paul Griffiths

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In an article to mark the founding of the group that represents Superintendents, Chair of the PSA, Chief Superintendent Paul Griffiths of Gwent Police, said the covenant was key to improving working conditions - which has been the critical issue for...

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