More specialist crime teams to go local, despite new central taskforce launch

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More specialist crime teams to go local, despite new central taskforce launch

Moving operations into basic command units will 'be a net positive' says commissioner.

Cressida Dick. Photo: John Stillwell/PA Wire

Date - 16th April 2018
By - Ian Weinfass - Police Oracle

More specialist units will be merged into local command structures in the Met Police before the end of the year. It is pressing ahead with the changes despite the high profile launch of a dedicated specialist taskforce to try to tackle increasing...

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