IOPC "state-sanctioned risk" to officer welfare, says GMP Fed

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IOPC "state-sanctioned risk" to officer welfare, says GMP Fed

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is a "state-sanctioned risk to the welfare of police officers and their families", the Greater Manchester Police Federation chair has said.

Stu Berry, GMP Federation chair

Date - 26th January 2021
By - Chloe Livadeas

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The GMP Federation has today strongly criticised the IOPC for lengthy investigations that they say drag on for years, ruin careers and leave mental scars on officers and their families. Chair Stu Berry said that while officers have no objection to...

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