HMIC: Forces will have to explain scrapped collaborations

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HMIC: Forces will have to explain scrapped collaborations

For pooled resource agreements to collapse is a matter of very serious concern, says HMCIC.

Sir Tom Winsor

Date - 15th June 2018
By - Ian Weinfass - Police Oracle

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Forces that have rolled-back cooperation agreements with neighbours will be expected to account for such decisions in the next round of police watchdog inspections. Sir Thomas Winsor’s annual report – largely covering PEEL...

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