'Loss of wisdom' amid chief constable exodus

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'Loss of wisdom' amid chief constable exodus

At least six forces will soon be competing for the same talent.

(clockwise from top) Dave Jones, Alec Wood, Simon Edens, Stephen Kavanagh, Pat Gallan and Mark Polin are all leaving the police service

Date - 10th May 2018
By - Ian Weinfass - Police Oracle

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Some 12 per cent of police forces in England and Wales are now recruiting for a new chief constable, just over a year after warnings were aired over a lack of available talent to fill vacancies. Recent weeks have seen five chief...

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